News: Office of the President

Patrick Victor Naranjo
People |

The diversity advocate and university ombudsman brings an alternate perspective to his dual roles on campus.

Group of student athletes walking together.
Athletics |

The rivalry trophy returns to ÐÔÊӽ紫ý.

Palm trees and U.N.L.V. banner
Campus News |
Official Statement from ÐÔÊӽ紫ý President Neal Smatresk.
Desert Sol house under construction
Campus News |

You can help ÐÔÊӽ紫ý win the People's Choice Award in the prestigious Solar Decathlon, a competition to build an energy-efficient home. Vote online now.

Adriana Burnett headshot
People |

Film department administrative assistant Adriana Burnett recently was named President's Classified Rookie of the Year. Read about what brought her to ÐÔÊӽ紫ý and what she has contributed during her first year on campus.

Paul Flinders
People |

Campus irrigation supervisor Paul Flinders recently was named as the third-place President’s Classified Employee of the Year. He traded in rainy England for the relentless sun of the American Southwest and now it's up to him to maintain ÐÔÊӽ紫ý's greenery.

Neal Smatresk gives the State of the University address
Campus News |

President Neal Smatresk explained ÐÔÊӽ紫ý's plan to become a Tier 1 research university during his annual campus address.

Pirro Dollani
People |

Administrative assistant Sandy O’Brien recently was named as the second-place President’s Classified Employee of the Year. Read about her uncommon commitment to her department and its students.

Students in a crowd
Campus News |

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý earns diversity designation for third consecutive year; ranks in top 10 for diversity among undergrads.

Pirro Dollani poses in a library
People |

Administrative assistant Pirro Dollani recently was named President’s Classified Employee of the Year. Read about what he contributed to ÐÔÊӽ紫ý even while facing the challenge of a lifetime.

Michael D. Eisner headshot
Campus News |

Eisner, business and entertainment Leader, will discuss the nature of leadership and success.

Man wearing a formal suit sitting in his office handling a small pile of papers.
ÐÔÊӽ紫ý History |

The fourth president oversaw the construction of several major buildings, established the ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Foundation, and championed the installation of the Flashlight.