| March 7, 2017
The Back Story: Constructing the Performing Arts Center
From one unified design, the realities of time and budget forced the Judy Bayley Theater and Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall into separate buildings.
Topic: The Back Story
| May 6, 2016
The Back Story: And the Honor Goes To
From Frank Sinatra to Jimmy Kimmel, top entertainers have long been honored at UNLV Commencement with honorary degrees.
| January 30, 2016
The Back Story: The Cube
Professor Moses Karakouzian wanted to create a structure that captured the essence of the College of Engineering departments. Here’s how his Cube came to be.
| January 20, 2016
The Back Story: North Field
A look back on the events this patch of grass has hosted over the years.
| August 28, 2014
The Back Story: Howdy Dances and Rebel Roasts
Fall events gathered UNLV's first students for fun on the shores of Lake Mead and formal dances in the old gymnasium.
| December 23, 2013
The Back Story: The Sno-Ball
Our students once looked forward to this annual formal dance that featured a queen and her court.
| October 9, 2013
The Back Story: Maurine Jackson Smith Pipe Organ
Read about the history of this unique part of campus culture.
| September 19, 2013
The Back Story: Critters Invade the Library
Not all library visitors have been two-legged humans. In the "Tumbleweed Tech" days, patrons sometimes slithered their way in or slurped from the fountain.
| March 6, 2013
The Back Story: Ham Concert Hall
Ham Concert Hall boosted the city's cultural offerings and paved the way for arts groups to thrive.
| February 19, 2013
The Back Story: Veterans Memorial
Students and community came together to bring Las Vegas its first veterans memorial.
| January 29, 2013
The Back Story: The Flashlight
Why is our famous sculpture pointed down? Hint: It's not because of air traffic.
| January 23, 2013
The Back Story: The Time Capsule
When UNLV celebrates its 100th anniversary, students will crack into the time capsule outside the Student Union.