Matt Jacob
Matt Jacob is a freelance writer based in Las Vegas.
Articles by Matt Jacob
Business and Community
| April 19, 2018
Searching for Common Ground on Guns
UNLV Boyd School of Law launches gun-safety lecture series designed to inspire action.
People
| April 12, 2018
Alum Advice: How to Keep Calm While Saving a Life
Athletic trainer Chely Arias’ quick actions on a high school ball field turned a harrowing scene into a happy ending.
People
| April 3, 2018
Game On: Brett Abarbanel
This numbers gal bets on the future, both on and off campus.
People
| April 3, 2018
In Rebels She Trusts: Melissa Maher
Tapping into her alma mater’s focus on hands-on skills, this alumna builds her team with fellow Rebels.
People
| April 3, 2018
From Passer to Preacher: Randall Cunningham
After 16 years in the NFL, this former UNLV quarterback now leads a different kind of team.
People
| February 28, 2018
The Man About Town: Bill McBeath
This Vegas native helped fashion a new kind of resort for a new type of customer.
People
| January 4, 2018
The Brand Builder: Josh Wand
This ’00 alumnus came to UNLV with a passion and left with a zig-zag plan.
People
| January 4, 2018
The Wine Master: Kevin Vogt
Once a computer science major, UNLV ignited a new passion for this master sommelier.
Research
| July 11, 2017
Prescriptions, Perfectly Personalized
Nursing professor Jay Tan uses pharmacogenetics to unlock the medications and dosages that work for a patient's individual genetic makeup.