Topic: UNLV History

The Making of a Med School
A group of medical students walk down a sunlit hall
UNLV History | April 27, 2021
From a suggestion in an economic impact report to graduating its charter class in just 10 years. Here's how the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV got here and how it will shape health care in Southern Nevada.
UNLV's Longest-Serving Faculty Member Passes Away
woman in office
People | August 14, 2020
Known for pushing the envelope and for being ahead of the curve, English professor and pop culture advocate Felicia Campbell joined the UNLV faculty in 1962.
Snow in the City
snow at fremont street
Arts and Culture | December 22, 2017
Snow is a near-magical experience in Las Vegas, preserved in photos long after the snow melts. Here are a few of our favorites from the UNLV archives.
The Pioneers in Hospitality
People | December 6, 2017
A discussion with Bill Paulos, Pat Moreo, John Porter, Roger Wagner, and Jay "Bill" Sanderson — alumni who helped pave the way for generations of hotel administration students.
The Making of Our Cover
woman with inset image of magazine cover
People | November 29, 2017
UNLV alumna blings out a commemorative graduation cap for the cover of UNLV Magazine.
50 Treasures for 50 Years: W.H. Bechtel Scrapbooks
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Campus News | November 15, 2017
Campus invited to celebration and exhibit tour Thursday, Nov. 16.
Crossing the Stage Into History
UNLV grad Dorothy Bokelmann smiles for the camera.
UNLV History | October 4, 2017
In 1967, Dorothy Bokelmann became the first UNLV graduate student to receive a degree.
After Grad School, the Call of the Wild
A group of students work in a lab.
UNLV History | October 4, 2017
Lee Baker, one of UNLV Graduate College’s initial class, put his education to work with four-legged friends.
The Future of Teaching in Clark County — and the Nation
children at a science presentation
Business and Community | September 26, 2017
As the rest of the country becomes as diverse as Las Vegas, UNLV is creating better-than-best practices for our next generation of kids.
The Future of Curiosity and Contemplation
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Arts and Culture | September 13, 2017
In an era of answers at our fingertips, UNLV’s real role is to promote ignorance in our students, argues the Barrick Museum’s D.K. Sole.
How Far Has UNLV Research Come?
researcher in lab
Research | September 12, 2017
UNLV research efforts have consistently grown over its 60-year life span, setting us on track to someday becoming one of the premier research universities in the nation.
Back to School 2017: Dorm Move-In, Diamond Anniversary, and More
Students Laughing
Campus News | August 17, 2017
Back-to-school events to highlight UNLV campus traditions, student involvement, 60th anniversary festivities, and the president’s vision for academics and beyond.