News: Office of the President

headshot of fillmmaker Guillermo del Toro
Arts and Culture |

An acclaimed filmmaker, del Toro won a best director Oscar in 2018 for The Shape of Water. Tickets are free and available starting at 10 a.m. Sept. 29.

Six 51ԹϺ women researchers sitting down in a lounge area
Research |

The history of health research is one of men studying men. Several 51ԹϺ researchers are flipping the script, creating new possibilities for women’s health and well-being in the process.

woman at podium speaking
Campus News |

In her first address to the 51ԹϺ campus, Meana stressed the importance of connectivity between research, community, and student success, and the critical role everyone on campus plays in helping the university reach its potential.

woman in red suit
Campus News |

Meana reflects on what will make student achievement, creative activities, research growth, and community partnerships happen this year.

Portrait of Elaine Anderson, executive assistant in the Faculty Affairs office, is the Classified Employee of the Year.
People |

This year’s top Classified Employee of the Year says the most daring thing she’s ever done ended with a thud.

portrait of woman with hands folded
People |

With retirement on the horizon, this Classified Employee of the Year winner is considering trying her hand at comedy on YouTube.

Portrait April Vomvas
People |

One of the Classified Employee of the Year recipients says never giving up is the key to getting ahead.

Portrait of Classified Rookie of the Year Susan Gearling
People |

The president's Classified Rookie of the Year made a deliberate choice 20 years ago to make education her career.

Marta Meana
Campus News |

Meana began her new role July 1, 2018, and will serve until the successful completion of a national search for the university's next president.

Acting U.N.L.V. President Marta Meana
Campus News |

Meana, a professor and administrator at 51ԹϺ since 1997, will serve in 51ԹϺ’s top post beginning July 1 through the completion of a national search.

photo collage with text for #51ԹϺGrad
Campus News |

Favorite memories, biggest challenges, and what it means to be a Rebel.

51ԹϺ graduates at commencement
Campus News |

More than 3,000 students from 37 states and 57 countries to participate in 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. ceremonies this Saturday.