UNLV’s origin story traces back to one vote by one man, Herb Derfelt. And his legacy continues through generations of family members who followed in his educator footsteps.
Pate Thomas initially had no desire to add his name to the long list of family members who became Rebels and then educators. Now? He’s a proud alum, a difference-making educator, and the boss of a brand-new high school.
Author, activist, and alum Dennis McBride on how classmates and allies established one of the city’s first LGBTQ organizations — the Gay Academic Union.
The philanthropist and her family bet on UNLV's success with contributions to help establish the campus, build the Thomas & Mack Center, and advance the law school.
Faculty/staff donations to the annual holiday card tree fund have been providing scholarships for over 50 years.
The matriarch of the Mack family supported the university's rise since its founding.
Education professor honored for his lifetime of bringing equity to our schools through research, teaching, and advocacy.
What ties this year's honorees together? A strong sense of gratitude for the unique
experiences they had as students and community connections they've made through UNLV.
A look back at the greetings we've sent over this 50-year tradition.
UNLV grads and longtime event volunteers Kevin McVay and Robin Grove drop their Top 5 list of commemorative T-shirts from the annual event.
A transformational force for improving healthcare in Nevada, the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV hits a major milestone.
CAEO founder helped disadvantaged students progress through the academic pipeline from middle school to post-baccalaureate degree.