Matt Jacob

Matt Jacob is a freelance writer based in Las Vegas.

Articles by Matt Jacob

illustration of two men in Rebel athletic attire; one dropping a mic and the other catching it
Athletics | November 4, 2022

After 52 years, Dick Calvert steps aside, and Marques Pfaff takes over as the new football and men’s basketball public address announcer.

 

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People | October 12, 2022

This former Alumni Association president continues to build relationships by connecting Rebels to each other for career development.

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People | October 12, 2022

For her work as an advisor, instructor, mentor, and volunteer, Cheryl Tillotson was awarded the UNLV Alumni Association's Achievement in Service Award.

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People | October 11, 2022

Nancy Rapoport has always pitched in to smooth things out. Now she's the Alumni Association's 2022 Outstanding Faculty Award winner.

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People | October 7, 2022

Marine Corps veteran Victor Ingram pays it forward after turning his childhood circumstances around through a UNLV-sponsored high school outreach program.

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People | October 6, 2022

Tricia Evans powered her way into becoming head of mineral resource management for Nevada Gold Mines â€” with the hopes other Rebels will follow in her footsteps.