Rick Vacek

Rick Vacek is an experienced communications professional currently serving as the Communications Manager in the Office of the Provost at The University of Texas at Dallas since January 2023. Prior to this role, Vacek held significant positions at Grand Canyon University, where responsibilities included managing internal communications and writing for the university's platforms. Vacek has an extensive background in journalism, having managed editorial teams at various publications, including The Sports Xchange, Kansas City Star, Fresno Bee, Los Angeles Daily News, and more, demonstrating a strong capability in both management and content development. Vacek holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication and Media Studies from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.