Topic: namesakes

man in dental doctor coat
UNLV History | August 16, 2022

As the UNLV School of Dental Medicine celebrates its 20th anniversary, it recognizes one of its earliest proponents.

Sigange in Hospitality Hall saying "Vallen Executive Suite"
UNLV History | May 19, 2022

The newly named Jerry and Flossie Vallen Executive Suite at Hospitality Hall tells the story of the tenacious spirits who helped build UNLV.

Museum exterior
UNLV History | June 30, 2021

Marjorie Barrick’s involvement in UNLV and the community went far beyond her time in the classroom. Here's the story of one of our campus' pioneers.

a Panda Express restaurant in a campus food court
Campus News | September 29, 2020

Panda Express founders help their employees — and now UNLV's students — discover a great career path and financial success.

a group photo of Lexy Lionel, Samuel Lionel, Former U.S. Senator Harry Reid, and Landra Gould Reid
Campus News | January 31, 2020

Legendary Nevada attorney Samuel Lionel and wife Lexy remain steadfastly committed to the success of the William S. Boyd School of Law.

medical school signage
Business and Community | September 25, 2019

Arlene Kageyama-Chikami hopes that the donation she made in her and her late husband's names will result in improved medical care and more physicians for Southern Nevada.

man in wheelchair receiving honorary jersey
People | March 15, 2019

Bruce Layne spent decades attending, teaching, and advocating for his alma mater. Now he's memorialized by Rebel baseball.