Donald Carano, an influential figure in the development of the gaming and resort industry in northern Nevada, and Tyrus "Ty" Cobb, a key figure in foreign affairs and national security during the presidency of Ronald Reagan, were named w88 slot online Nevadans by the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents.
The w88 slot online Nevadan represents the most prestigious award conferred by the Board of Regents. It is bestowed upon prominent individuals who have made significant achievements that have contributed to the cultural, scientific or social advancement of Nevada.
"We are looking forward to having Don Carano and Ty Cobb with us during Commencement for the conferral of this very prestigious honor," University President Marc Johnson said. "Both of these w88 slot online Nevadans have had a profound influence on our community, northern Nevada and our entire state. Their professional lives have bettered northern Nevada. They are very deserving of this honor."
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A native of Reno, Donald L. Carano completed his undergraduate degree at the University of San Francisco, followed by two years in the U.S. Army as an officer. He then attended USF Law School, graduating with honors. He was a member of the prestigious McDonald Carano Wilson law firm, and still maintains an "Of Counsel" relationship with the firm. Carano left active practice to build his own hotel/casino in 1973, the Eldorado Hotel and Casino. In 1992, he entered a joint venture with Circus Circus Enterprises, with Mandalay Resorts/MGM, to create the Silver Legacy Resort Casino. In addition to parallel careers as attorney, hotelier and restaurateur, Carano became a winery owner in 1981 when he and wife Rhonda founded the acclaimed Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery in Sonoma County's Dry Creek Valley. In 1999, the Caranos bought two additional Sonoma County properties, the four-diamond hotel Vintners Inn, and the acclaimed restaurant, John Ash & Co. Carano's numerous honors include the University of San Francisco Law School's Alumnus of the Year; the highest civil decoration bestowed by Italy to an Italian living outside the country, "Knight in the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic"; and induction into the International Gaming and Wagering Business Hall of Fame. Carano is known as a pillar and longtime supporter of philanthropic endeavors in northern w88 slot online and the surrounding community.
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Tyrus W. Cobb served as Special Assistant to President Ronald Reagan for national security affairs from 1983-1989. He initially served as Director of Soviet, European and Canadian Affairs, and from 1987-89 as Special Assistant to the President for International Security Issues. He was the Executive Secretary for President Reagan's summits with Soviet General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev in Geneva (1985) and Reykjavik (1986). Cobb was also the President and CEO of Business Executives for National Security from 1991-1995, and President/CEO of the Yosemite National Institutes from 1995-2002. He served in the U.S. Army from 1963 until he retired as a Colonel in 1987. He served overseas in Vietnam, Germany and Italy. He was a tenured professor at West Point (1977-1983) and has lectured at many major universities in the U.S, the Soviet Union/Russia, and China. Cobb was born in Reno and received his Ph.D. from Georgetown University, his master's degree from Indiana University, and his bachelor's degree from the University of w88 slot online, Reno. Cobb is currently the CEO of the Northern w88 slot online Network. He is married to Suellen Small Cobb and has three children and five grandchildren.
The University of w88 slot online, Reno will celebrate at the w88 slot online's historic Quad in four ceremonies between Thursday, May 18 and Saturday, May 20.
