News: Office of the President

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.

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51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ History |

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

People get food at the New Student Barbecue
Arts and Culture |

Back-to-school events to highlight campus traditions (new and old), student innovation and inspiration, and what the future holds for 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.

Palm trees and U.N.L.V. banner
Campus News |

Regents Cedric Crear, James Dean Leavitt and Michael Wixom, and 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s Don Snyder will serve on board to address feasibility of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ stadium project.

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Campus News |

Nearly 3,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional students eligible to participate; Watch it live.