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William F. Harrah College of Hospitality News

The William F. Harrah College of Hospitality is among the highest ranked hospitality management programs in the world. By blending classroom and real-world experience, our students receive a well-rounded and affordable pathway towards a successful career.

Current Hospitality News

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People |

UNLV students set the tone for their post-grad futures through internship experiences across the country.

high school graduates from the Rebel College Accelerator program
Campus News |

Now in its fifth year, the program has helped more than 1,800 high schoolers from around Southern Nevada graduate with college credits — and set their futures in motion.

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People |

The Engle family's love for UNLV runs so deep they named their terrier-poodle mix Rebel. Now, they're helping the next generation of Honors College students unleash their potential.

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Campus News |

A collection of top headlines featuring UNLV faculty and students.

undergraduates
Campus News |

A collection of top headlines featuring UNLV faculty and students.

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Plus: Watch the Spring 2026 Commencement recap video.

Hospitality In The News

Covers

A UNLV study found streamers and vloggers primarily focus on betting strategy and game mechanics, while responsible gambling messages remain uncommon despite being linked to higher audience engagement.

Inside Higher Ed

The state’s tuition waiver program for Native American students has been touted as a success. But Nevada higher ed system leaders say state funding hasn’t kept up with the demand for the program.

KSNV-TV: News 3

With the college football and NFL seasons approaching, Nevada’s agreement requiring prediction market operator Kalshi to block certain trades inside the state is drawing attention for its potential impact on local sportsbooks, consumers and similar legal battles nationwide.

FoodDrinkLife

In early June, government officials in Sardinia announced a new ordinance that restricts the use of umbrellas at Punta Molentis Beach for everyone between the ages of 10 and 65. But tourists and residents alike push back, pointing out Sardinia is one of the few beaches where anyone could create a shady spot in the sand.

Las Vegas Review Journal

For Kennedy Escamilla, a bad tip day could ruin the entire week.

Inc.

The new exec team at the 30-year-old cult bakery knows that you think PE is bad for brands. (Sprinkles, anyone?) Now they reveal how they’re taking Magnolia national—while maintaining its soul.

Hospitality Experts

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An expert in hospitality and employment law, labor relations, hotel security, and risk management
An expert on statistical and machine learning applications in hospitality and gaming odds.
An expert on gaming and society, Bernhard has been featured on CNN, The Discovery Channel, the BBC, and The History Channel.
An expert on the intersection of travel and tourism with sociology, social justice, and environmental sustainability. 
An expert on tourism, gaming, and slot machines.  

Recent Hospitality Accomplishments

“Cognitive Labour in Wellness Tourism: Leadership Challenges for Spa and Wellness Directors” was recently published in the International Journal of Spa and Wellness. The article, coauthored with Hyelin Kim, Sherrie Tennessee, Marta Soligo, and Sung-Eun Kim (all Hospitality),  examines how cognitive labour shapes leadership practices…
Mehmet Erdem (Hospitality), Shashi Nambisan (Engineering), Billy Bai (Hospitality), William Werner (Hospitality) published the article "Transportation Needs and Commuting Stress Among Hospitality Employees: A Perspective from the Las Vegas Strip Corridor" in ICHRIE Research Reports. This multidisciplinary research effort identifies key components…
Aaraceli Hernandez's (Hospitality) co-authored article "Navigating the impact of technology anxiety on guest experience: the dynamic roles of organizational support" was recently published in the International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management. The research presented in the article investigates how psychological barriers,…
Amanda Belarmino (Hospitality) was awarded the ICHRIE Excellence in Teaching and Training award at the 2026 ICHRIE Global Conference. The award recognizes her for her teaching in a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses with innovative, engaging teaching methods.
Cass Shum (Hospitality) was awarded the ICHRIE Faculty Collegial Award at the International Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education (ICHRIE) 2026 Global Conference. The award recognizes faculty commitment to fostering collegiality amongst peers. Shum was awarded for her service to the university, college, and academia…
Cass Shum (Hospitality) and Ankita Ghosh, '20 Ph.D. Hospitality, received the Best Paper Award at the West Federation CHRIE 2026 Conference in Las Vegas for their research titled "Breaking rules won't stop them from hurting you: How and when pro-customer rule-breaking provokes customer mistreatment." The research suggests that even when…