News: Office of the President

Patrick Victor Naranjo
People |

The diversity advocate and university ombudsman brings an alternate perspective to his dual roles on campus.

Group of student athletes walking together.
Athletics |

The rivalry trophy returns to 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.

Palm trees and U.N.L.V. banner
Campus News |
Official Statement from 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ President Neal Smatresk.
Desert Sol house under construction
Campus News |

You can help 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ win the People's Choice Award in the prestigious Solar Decathlon, a competition to build an energy-efficient home. Vote online now.

Adriana Burnett headshot
People |

Film department administrative assistant Adriana Burnett recently was named President's Classified Rookie of the Year. Read about what brought her to 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ and what she has contributed during her first year on campus.

Paul Flinders
People |

Campus irrigation supervisor Paul Flinders recently was named as the third-place President’s Classified Employee of the Year. He traded in rainy England for the relentless sun of the American Southwest and now it's up to him to maintain 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's greenery.

Neal Smatresk gives the State of the University address
Campus News |

President Neal Smatresk explained 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's plan to become a Tier 1 research university during his annual campus address.

Pirro Dollani
People |

Administrative assistant Sandy O’Brien recently was named as the second-place President’s Classified Employee of the Year. Read about her uncommon commitment to her department and its students.

Students in a crowd
Campus News |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ earns diversity designation for third consecutive year; ranks in top 10 for diversity among undergrads.

Pirro Dollani poses in a library
People |

Administrative assistant Pirro Dollani recently was named President’s Classified Employee of the Year. Read about what he contributed to 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ even while facing the challenge of a lifetime.

Michael D. Eisner headshot
Campus News |

Eisner, business and entertainment Leader, will discuss the nature of leadership and success.

Man wearing a formal suit sitting in his office handling a small pile of papers.
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ History |

The fourth president oversaw the construction of several major buildings, established the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Foundation, and championed the installation of the Flashlight.