After a remarkable career spanning more than three decades at UNLV, Lori Cobo has concluded her service as executive director of the Performing Arts Center.

Lori’s connection to the PAC began early in her career, when she joined the center as an usher and went on to serve in numerous roles throughout the organization, including in the box office, as business manager, director of finance and guest relations, and ultimately executive director. Her career reflects an extraordinary depth of knowledge of the Performing Arts Center and a longstanding commitment to its mission.

During her tenure, Lori helped guide the PAC through decades of growth and change while remaining deeply committed to bringing exceptional live performances to our campus and community. She championed arts education and outreach, creating opportunities for young people throughout Southern Nevada to experience the performing arts and for our students to engage with visiting artists through performances, master classes and other educational experiences.

We are grateful to Lori for her many years of dedicated service to UNLV and for the contributions she has made to the Performing Arts Center, the College of Fine Arts and the broader Las Vegas community. We wish her the very best in her next chapter.

As we move forward, I am pleased to share that Lynn Ware and Warren Cobb have been appointed acting co-executive directors of the UNLV Performing Arts Center for the 2026-27 academic year, with the provost’s approval. Lynn and Warren bring extensive experience and institutional knowledge to these roles and will provide important continuity for the PAC during this transition.

A national search for the next permanent executive director will be forthcoming as we look toward an exciting new era for the Performing Arts Center.