Matt Jacob

Matt Jacob is a freelance writer based in Las Vegas.

Articles by Matt Jacob

Empowering the Future Careers of Native American Students
unlv president marta meana is wrapped in a blanket by audrey martinez and lynn valbuena
Business and Community | February 24, 2020
Thanks to a $9 million gift from the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, UNLV’s College of Hospitality and Boyd School of Law will develop multiple education initiatives related to tribal gaming and hospitality.
A Force for Discourse
Russell Korobkin gestures with hands while speaking
Business and Community | January 28, 2020
The Saltman Center advances the conflict resolution conversation via thought-provoking lectures, special events.
Keeping Skin in the Game
A man in a gray jacket stands in front of UNLV memorabilia
People | November 14, 2019
Achievement in Service Award winner Ken Bahl has been a key figure in UNLV's Alumni Association.
Powered by UNLV
A man in a suit stands on a balcony overlooking the desert
People | November 13, 2019
A trip back to UNLV to earn an MBA led Lee School of Business Alumnus of the Year Kevin Orrock to the heights of The Howard Hughes Corporation.
A UNLV Lifer
A woman in a flower print shirt stands in front of a row of computers
People | November 8, 2019
Honors College Alumna of the Year and faculty member Noelle Lefforge is a four-time alumna of the university.
A Pioneer of Pediatrics
portrait of woman
People | November 8, 2019
School of Nursing Alumna of the Year Robin Dail has helped shaped the field of pediatrics in her journey from UNLV to Chapel Hill, Duke, and South Carolina.
Take a Chance on Me
A woman stands at a sand trap on a golf course
People | November 6, 2019
College of Urban Affairs Alumna of the Year Sarah Thornton struck out on her own 12 years ago, and has reaped success since.
A Rebel Knows They Belong
A hand holds the lid to a petri dish while a dropper samples a liquid from it.
People | November 1, 2019
College of Sciences Alumnus of the Year Travis Huxman: Being a Rebel means having the courage to take a seat at any table.
Keeping Candy Clean and College Open
A woman wearing purple glasses smiles
People | October 30, 2019
School of Public Health Alumna of the Year Tracy Donnelly, noted for her work on a study about lead levels in candy, is currently helping Canada's indigenous population get access to higher education.