News: William F. Harrah College of Hospitality

Clouds hang over the Las Vegas Strip
Campus News |

Reasons for hope aren't just confined to UNLV's academic halls. Here are just a few places where 2020 inspired staff and students to find new paths forward.

A woman is reflected in glass
Research |

Three resort stakeholders find an equilibrium in the pandemic.

Marilyn Monroe's crypt at Westwood Memorial Park in Los Angeles
Research |

The thrill of celebrity encounters doesn't end with their deaths, according to UNLV tourism researcher Marta Soligo.

A man sits on bleachers wearing a baseball glove, with a baseball bat resting beside him
People |

William F. Harrah College of Hospitality Alumnus of the Year still drawing on lessons learned as an intern at Bellagio.

A man reclines in a chair
People |

Alumnus Oliver Wu now recruits UNLV students for their career ambition, can-do attitude, and ability to communicate with diverse people.

Students walking outdoors with Hospitality Hall in background
Campus News |

College receives $5 million gift from Panda Express co-founders Andrew and Peggy Cherng to support new program in rapidly growing field.

A man stands in front of Greenspun Hall with his arms folded
Campus News |

As shutdowns threatened internships, various programs and employers have found creative workarounds for students to gain crucial workplace experience.

Jerry Vallen
UNLV History |

In a 2017 interview, Jerry Vallen, founding dean of the Hospitality College, looked back at the early days of the school.

A photo of the area surrounding UNLV with the Las Vegas Strip in the background
Research |

UNLV researchers share lessons learned from Casino Cosmopol CEO Per Jaldung.

commercial kitchen with chefs working in background
Research |

A long history of discriminatory practices and a UNLV study that shows how it impacts both workers and businesses points to a need for industry-wide change.

Debbie Pattni seated in front of a computer in her home office.
People |

Helping her children navigate their educational pathways led Debbie Pattni to a fulfilling career in academic advising.

Portrait of hospitality management major Sonia Vazquez-Quintero
People |

Las Vegas native says the city provides a unique learning opportunity for hospitality majors.