Topic: athletics

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.

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.

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.

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.

man shaking hands
UNLV History | June 14, 2018

Learn more about the namesake of UNLV’s basketball practice center and engineering programs for undergraduates.

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.

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 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.

Photo of 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.

Justine Federe winding up a throw
Athletics | March 7, 2017

Influx of freshmen, transfers have fresh-faced Rebels ready to propel team to new highs on diamond.

UNLV Hockey team during a game
Athletics | February 23, 2017

Skatin' Rebels, currently a non-varsity team, hopes to follow the lead of Arizona State as the second NCAA Division I team in college hockey from the Southwest.