Establishing the Campus
Illustration of Nevada Southern Telethon
UNLV History |
The drive to form a campus started with vision — but what it needed was money.
Seizing Autonomy
Illustration of students stealing a cannon
UNLV History |
It took deft work at the legislative level — and some rebellious students — to earn UNLV the ability to stand apart from Reno.
Betting on Research
illustration of blackjack players
UNLV History |
An early look at the benefits of gaming put UNLV on the national research map.
When Jimmy Kimmel found The Fox
illustration of Jimmy Kimmel and the fox
UNLV History |
Campus life in the '70s was more freewheeling, and it led to an iconic pairing decades later on television.
Tark Tales
Illustration of Tarkanian
UNLV History |
UNLV's storied basketball coach didn't let his hair down often, so when he did, it always caught the team by surprise.
Grasping at the Past
illustration of Maude Frazier Hall and Hospitality Hall
UNLV History |
It wasn't a popular decision to tear down Maude Frazier Hall, but the demolition had a silver lining for preservationists.
The World’s Stage
an illustration of televisions around the world tuned to UNLV
UNLV History |
The 2016 Presidential Debate brought UNLV to global prominence.
Drawing History
A man in a suit sitting down on a couch
UNLV History |
UNLV alumnus Tony Canepa turns his illustration skills toward UNLV's history.
UNLV Turns 60
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UNLV History |
As UNLV celebrates its 60th anniversary, here are some of the moments that shaped the university.
Ro-Beat It
students gather around a robot
Research |
Robot Automation for Dance Hackathon lets the mechanical men with the moves boogie to Michael Jackson.
The Future of Las Vegas’ Metropolitan Revolution
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Campus News |
UNLV is ideally placed to assist — and provide — leaders to deal with the challenges of the major urban center that is Las Vegas.
Desiree Reed-Francois Ready to Build UNLV's Championship Culture
From left: sophomore Tenia Landrum, track and field; junior Elsa Descamps, volleyball; Reed-Francois; and sophomore Enrique Adame, soccer.
Athletics |
As athletics director takes stock of UNLV's programs, she lays down the roadmap to the future.