Topic: Athletics

The Interview: Joe Esposito
Joe Esposito, special assistant to head basketball coach Marvin Menzies, poses in front of the Tarkanian statue in front of the Thomas & Mack Center.
People | January 14, 2019
Family man Joe Esposito is the newest member of the Runnin' Rebel family.
Hashtag UNLV: Paint the Town Scarlet
A collage of images. A smaller image shows a student wearing red in a crowded football stadium cheering. A bigger image shows a large gathering of people surrounding a gold cannon with wheels painted red.
Campus News | November 30, 2018
With a big gridiron win and commencement preparations beginning, it's been a festive week on campus.
Scarlet Looks So Good with Brass
A crowd gathers to paint the Fremont Cannon scarlet.
Athletics | November 27, 2018
After three years in drab blue, the Fremont Cannon positively pops in a fresh coat of crimson.
A Legacy with the Lady Rebels
Team photo of the UNLV Lady Rebels in the 1976-77 season.
Athletics | November 6, 2018
Former players remember seminal women's basketball coach Dan Ayala, who established to program as a powerhouse in the late 1970s.
Could the Edge in College Sports be Mental Wellness?
man in locker room
Research | August 24, 2018
UNLV professor Brad Donohue uses family behavior therapy to develop program to change sports culture and optimize athletic performance.
New Face: Marcus Bowman
Marcus Bowman with the inside of the Thomas and Mack Arena behind him.
People | July 23, 2018
This athletic department staffer says there’s nothing better than helping a student succeed in college.
Bob Mendenhall: Paving the Way
man shaking hands
UNLV History | June 14, 2018
Learn more about the namesake of UNLV’s basketball practice center and engineering programs for undergraduates.
Rebel in the Ring
Max Ornelas throws a left uppercut
Athletics | April 17, 2018
Criminal justice student Max Ornelas juggles hitting the books and hitting the heavy bag as a pro boxer.
Handling Hurdles Comes with the Territory
coach in UNLV track team shirt
Athletics | April 16, 2018
Two-time Coach of the Year Yvonne Wade breaks through for UNLV’s first Mountain West indoor track title despite team’s gear being stolen.
Brooke Johnson: Defensive Whiz, Lover of Reptiles
Brooke Johnson with teammates
Athletics | April 1, 2018
Senior who was named Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year, wants to continue playing basketball — before she starts playing with exotic creatures.
Desiree Reed-Francois Introduced as Athletics Director
Desiree Reed-Francois shakes hands
Athletics | April 19, 2017
Former Virginia Tech deputy begins her tenure at UNLV June 1.
Desiree Reed-Francois Selected to Lead UNLV Athletics
Desiree Reed-Francois
People | April 17, 2017
Reed-Francois, deputy athletics director at Virginia Tech, will begin as UNLV athletics director June 1; introductory news conference scheduled for 2 p.m. April 18.