Matt Jacob
Matt Jacob is a freelance writer based in Las Vegas.
Articles by Matt Jacob

People | October 22, 2020
Sticking to the Plan to Serve Nevadans
Outstanding Alumnus of the Year didn't let a little thing like Nevada's only law school closing stop him from pursuing a legal education.

People | October 21, 2020
No Slowing Down
Silver State Award-winner Larry Ruvo is still charging hard into philanthropy, just like he has for more than 40 years.

People | October 21, 2020
The Nevada Whisperer
Achievement in Service Award winner Michael Green is UNLV's resident expert in all things Silver State.

People | October 20, 2020
Veteran Leadership
Former Marine and College of Urban Affairs Alumnus of the Year has fought to get help for Nevada's veterans seeking educational opportunities.

People | October 16, 2020
The Foundation to Take on All Challenges
Graduate College Alumna of the Year's time at UNLV left her with an appreciation for parsing differing, and often contradictory, viewpoints en route to becoming a champion for animals.

People | October 14, 2020
Refocusing Her Priorities
School of Public Health Alumna of the Year took a detour from optometry to end up serving Clark County.

People | October 13, 2020
Following in Mom's Footsteps
School of Nursing Alumna of the Year knew in the fourth grade she wanted to be just like her mother — a nurse.

People | October 9, 2020
A Base to Build on
Sociology bachelor's has been foundational for College of Liberal Arts alumna of the year's ascent to heights of corporate leadership.

People | October 7, 2020
Learning the Fine Art of Negotiation in Middle School
A turn with a bully in the seventh grade put Law School Alumna of the Year Marisa Rodriguez on the career path.