Topic: athletics

collage of 3 images with two men and women in red attire
Athletics | August 29, 2025

College athletics is in the midst of an on-the-fly industry makeover. Three UNLV coaches share their thoughts about competing on a new — and still-developing — playing field.

A basketball falling through a hoop.
Campus News | August 28, 2025

Students learn why a social worker can be an MVP in a team’s lineup.

UNLV Athletics Director Erick Harper at a Lady Rebels basketball game
Athletics | August 19, 2025

From paying and retaining student-athletes to the nonstop conference affiliation carousel, modern-day athletics directors are playing a brand-new game. And UNLV’s Erick Harper is in it to win it.

football coach at practice with athletes
Athletics | April 3, 2025

From the gridiron and the hardwood to the fairways and the swimming pool, it’s been another eventful — and in many cases highly successful — year for UNLV Athletics. 

 

Exterior view of Thomas & Mack Center, Cox Pavilion and Mendenhall Center
Athletics | February 20, 2025

Rebel sports programs, student-athletes, and alumni add more than $100 million in annual income and support nearly 1,400 jobs in Clark County. 

Kennedy Springer stands in front of a counter of healthy foods
People | January 21, 2025

UNLV Athletics' director of performance nutrition helps give student-athletes the winning edge.

graphic saying "We Will Ascend Together" with conference logos
Campus News | September 26, 2024

UNLV President Keith E. Whitfield and Director of Athletics Erick Harper announced that Rebel Athletics will extend its contract with the Mountain West from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2032.

Action shot of UNLV linebacker Jackson Woodard during a game
Athletics | September 23, 2024

From the football field to the classroom to the community, highly decorated UNLV linebacker Jackson Woodard is consumed with being the best version of himself.