Topic: UNLV History

The Cube
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.

students roast marshmellows on campfire
UNLV History | January 29, 2016

Students send out North Field with party. Check out these photos.

premier u.n.l.v.
UNLV History | January 20, 2016

A look back on the events this patch of grass has hosted over the years.

entrance of the women's center
UNLV History | July 2, 2015

Weight Watchers founder Jean Nidetch inspired millions to eat healthy and then shared her success by helping thousands of Rebels through the campus women’s center and scholarships.

Historical photo of Frazier Hall, UNLV's first building
UNLV History | April 5, 2015

The Oral History Research Center ensures the stories of yesterday will be here for our community tomorrow.

Carolyn and Malcolm Graham
UNLV History | March 18, 2015

UNLV’s first mathematics professor reminisces about how he ended up in Las Vegas and helped build the university from the ground up.

U.N.L.V. signage with Fall leaves in the background
UNLV History | October 5, 2014

Mike Miller, creator of our Hey Reb! mascot, died in fall 2014. Here's how the Las Vegas artist came to create the mountain man we have today.

Students in a tug-of-war
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.

View of the rose garden with Flashlight in the background
UNLV History | June 11, 2014

The Lee Pascal Rose Garden is ready to bloom. Here's how this beautiful campus spot came to be.

Las Vegas Strip after dark
UNLV History | April 9, 2014

How did Nevada become a world leader in gaming? Expert David Schwartz picks out the key dates that changed our state's biggest industry.

1962 formal dance
UNLV History | December 23, 2013

Our students once looked forward to this annual formal dance that featured a queen and her court.

Student body welcomes the president to Las Vegas
UNLV History | November 20, 2013

50 years ago, the student body welcomed the president to Las Vegas then soon lamented his death in Rebel Yell editorials.