About UNLV

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Since its first classes were held on campus in 1957, UNLV has transformed itself from a small branch college into a thriving urban research institution of more than 28,000 students and 3,100 faculty and staff.

Along the way, the urban university has become an indispensable resource in one of the country's fastest-growing and most enterprising cities.

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UNLV History

1964 - Elvis Presley in Viva Las Vegas

Fun Facts

Elvis appeared in Viva Las Vegas in 1964.

A young university with many traditions.

Symbols

Learn what our mace and other symbols stand for.

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