The university’s commitment to community

Message from the Administration, Innovation Magazine

Our Commitment to Economic Development

When I arrived at UNLV, I gave considerable thought to how the university could better embrace the identity of our city. What I didn’t quite anticipate at the time was just how much the city wanted to embrace UNLV

Higher Education, Research, and the Future of Nevada

May you live in interesting times.” This Chinese proverb comes to mind lately, as we are indeed living through some interesting times at UNLV

Research, Identity, and the Future of UNLV

Messages from the Administration, Innovation Magazine

UNT 125th Anniversary Collection

Letter from Neal Smatresk, the University of North Texas President, to Melissa Epping, Marketing Communications Manager for the Peterbilt Motors Company, congratulating her on the purchase of advertisement space in the anniversary edition of the Denton Record Chronicle. Smatresk additionally thanks MS. Epping for her involvement and support of UNT's 125th Anniversary

UNT 125th Anniversary Collection

Letter from the University of North Texas President, Neal Smatresk, to internal UNT representatives inviting them to join the 125th Anniversary Steering Committee to aid in the development and planning of celebration events

UNT 125th Anniversary Collection

Letter from UNT President, Neal Smatresk, to various external representatives inviting them to participate in the 125th Anniversary events and celebrations. The letter invites the addressee to join the 125th Anniversary Steering Committee to aid in the development of plans and programs related to the anniversary

Nevada 2.0: Q&A

President Smatresk and Dr. Lang give a wrap up of the Nevada 2.0 conference, and discuss what is needed to diversify our economy. Both mention the fact that two major businesses, one of which was Ikea, declined to come here due to the low education of the work force and the lack of diversity in the economy and conclude that now is the time to stop talking and start acting

A Top-Tier University, A Thriving State

It shouldn’t surprise you to learn that all major metropolitan areas across the United States are home to top-tier research universities. Each of these universities contributes in myriad ways to the success of their cities: They help create a thriving economy, a sophisticated and productive work force, and a vibrant quality of life. These universities generate the kind of capital, both human and monetary, that helps their communities flourish. So it is a bit mystifying to most people why Las Vegas and the state of Nevada lack a research university of this strength and caliber