News: Office of the President

Police Services Assistant Chief Tod Miller poses in front of his cruiser on UNLV's campus.
People |

UNLV’s new assistant police chief discusses his time in the Marine Corps, his 25-year public safety career, and the winter “anthrax” he endured in Northern Nevada.

Portrait of Ryan Coogler
Arts and Culture |

Award-winning director of 'Black Panther' to visit UNLV Nov. 17; tickets are free.

Crowds walking the campus mall on welcome day
Campus News |

University surpasses 31,000 students for first time in 62-year history; UNLV students are also staying in school and graduating at higher rates.

U.N.L.V. President Marta Meana at podium
Campus News |

In her second annual address, President Marta Meana stressed the importance of student access and success, and she called on faculty and staff to continue expanding research, creative and scholarly activity that serves the community and world.

woman in red suit
Campus News |

Marta Meana on UNLV's new alumni association program.

A woman in a red jacket stands at a podium and smiles
People |

Silver State Award winner and former President Carol Harter oversaw unprecedented expansion for the university.

5 students hold paper mustaches in front of face
Campus News |

Back-to-school events to highlight UNLV campus traditions and student involvement.

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People |

Tamara Marino, this year’s first-place President’s Classified Employee of the Year, helps forge partnerships between the campus and Southern Nevada communities.

Rakitha Perera sits with his hands clasped in front of him.
People |

"So good" describes both the work ethic that helped earn Rakitha Perera one of the President's Classified Employee of the Year awards and his favorite karaoke song.

Patricia Butler with her chin resting on her hand.
People |

One of the professors in her department describes administrative assistant Patricia Butler as "the sunshine."

black and white portrait of woman
People |

Joanna DiBella, the President’s Classified Rookie of the Year, makes a good first impression in the provost's office.

U.N.L.V. student in cap and gown waves to crowd during commencement
Campus News |

More than 3,000 newly minted UNLV Grads cross the Thomas & Mack Center stage during Spring 2019 Commencement.