Topic: UNLV history

illustration of Maude Frazier Hall and Hospitality Hall
| October 18, 2017

It wasn't a popular decision to tear down Maude Frazier Hall, but the demolition had a silver lining for preservationists.

an illustration of televisions around the world tuned to UNLV
| October 18, 2017

The 2016 Presidential Debate brought UNLV to global prominence.

A man in a suit sitting down on a couch
| October 18, 2017

UNLV alumnus Tony Canepa turns his illustration skills toward UNLV's history.

U.N.L.V. signage with Fall leaves in the background
| October 17, 2017

As UNLV celebrates its 60th anniversary, here are some of the moments that shaped the university.

landscape view
| October 17, 2017

UNLV is ideally placed to assist — and provide — leaders to deal with the challenges of the major urban center that is Las Vegas.

cell phone saying fake news
| October 11, 2017

In a post-truth world, embracing critical thinking is the only way to counter click bait.

U.N.L.V. signage with Fall leaves in the background
| October 4, 2017

The Graduate School celebrates its 50th anniversary with a look at its first graduating class.

UNLV grad Dorothy Bokelmann smiles for the camera.
| October 4, 2017

In 1967, Dorothy Bokelmann became the first UNLV graduate student to receive a degree.

A group of students work in a lab.
| October 4, 2017

Lee Baker, one of UNLV Graduate College’s initial class, put his education to work with four-legged friends.

art gallery
| 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.

researcher in lab
| 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.

U.N.L.V. signage with Fall leaves in the background
| September 12, 2017

We're celebrating UNLV's 60th anniversary with a full lineup of events and special coverage this year. These essays explore the future of UNLV and our impact in Southern Nevada and the world.