Topic: the back story
UNLV History | October 29, 2020
The winner of the annual rivalry game between Nevada's two universities gets one of college football's most memorable trophies.
UNLV History | December 10, 2019
Do you hear what we hear? UNLV's clock tower chimes with holiday spirit.
UNLV History | May 18, 2019
The processional marshal at commencement will be wielding the mace — a 12-pound symbolic weapon for defending the university and its people.
UNLV History | January 7, 2019
The Alumni Association is driving school spirit and fundraising through UNLV license plates. Here's how the association led the way with the state's first specialty license plate.
People | August 29, 2017
Ernst Lied and his namesake library continue to play an important part in the everyday lives of UNLV students.
UNLV History | March 23, 2017
Annual fundraising event has grown from warehouse gamble into a full-blown food festival. Former dean shares the story of how it started.
UNLV History | March 7, 2017
From one unified design, the realities of time and budget forced the Judy Bayley Theater and Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall into separate buildings.
UNLV History | May 6, 2016
From Bob Hope to Jimmy Kimmel, top entertainers have long been honored at UNLV commencement with honorary degrees.
UNLV History | January 30, 2016
Professor Moses Karakouzian wanted to create a structure that captured the essence of the College of Engineering departments. Here’s how his Cube came to be.
UNLV History | January 20, 2016
A look back on the events this patch of grass has hosted over the years.
UNLV History | November 12, 2014
Annual campus tradition has raised funds for scholarship while spreading holiday cheer. Here's how it got started and how you can participate this year.
UNLV History | August 28, 2014
Fall events gathered UNLV's first students for fun on the shores of Lake Mead and formal dances in the old gymnasium.