Cari Byers, ’02 MA Communication Studies, took over Premier Showgirls in 2014, an agency that books talent for events and specializes in Las Vegas showgirls. Under her leadership, the agency has expanded to produce live performances for events and a cabaret show that ran for three years. Byers said Premier Showgirls is proud of its Las Vegas roots and connection to UNLV, as well as its role as a locally based small business that gives back to the community. Byers said her UNLV experience reinforced the importance of communication in both business and life: “Listen first!” she said.  

Leon Levitt, ’79 BA Communication Studies, enjoyed a 35-year media career that took him from Washington, D.C., to Scottsdale/Phoenix and Atlanta. Now retired on the coast in Wilmington, North Carolina, he enjoys traveling, good wine, Scotch, and golf. While at UNLV, Levitt served as editor of the Yell, an experience that helped refine his thinking and shape his career in media.