Jon Castagnino
Part-Time Instructor
Department(s)
Journalism and Media Studies
Mail Code
5007
Phone
702-895-1763
Email
jon.castagnino@unlv.edu
Biography
Jon Castagnino comes to the Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media Studies after more than a decade working in television news. A graduate of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ, his on-air career began in the small city of Casper, WY, followed by a stop in south Texas. Most recently, Jon worked as a sports anchor/reporter at FOX5 News in Las Vegas. He's covered some of the most prestigious sporting events in the country and now brings his hands-on experience to students at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ. Jon oversees the "Rebel Report," a student-run television and social media platform covering 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ athletics and events throughout Las Vegas.
Education
- B.A.: Communication Studies - 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ
- B.S.: Sports Injury Management - 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ