Articles by Angela Ramsey

The Vallen Legacy Set in Stone
The newly named Jerry and Flossie Vallen Executive Suite at Hospitality Hall tells the story of the tenacious spirits who helped build UNLV.

The Interview: Junghoon Lee
The PGA Golf Management program coordinator carves out a unique path in academia.
UNLV Hospitality College To Establish Nation’s First Academic Program in Fast-Casual Restaurant Management
College receives $5 million gift from Panda Express co-founders Andrew and Peggy Cherng to support new program in rapidly growing field.

A Teacher & Mentor for the Ages: Al Izzolo
The hospitality “industry man” became a UNLV legend.

The Universal Language of Magic
Success was in the cards for this Mexican-born illusionist-turned-hospitality student-turned Strip headliner.

Making Food Makes a Difference
Harrah Hotel College students bring lessons in nutrition, food safety, and service to local elementary schools.

Crunching the Numbers on 50 Million NFL Seasons
UNLV supercomputer helps gaming innovation students do the math and make the pitch for a new fantasy sports game.

New Faces: Choongbeom “CB” Choi
The Harrah Hotel College professor talks about his fascination with service marketing and the blending of theory and practice in hospitality education.

Marriott Foundation Pledges $2.5 Million for Hospitality Hall
UNLV’s William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration is poised to reach $30 million fundraising goal for new academic building as groundbreaking nears.