Topic: spirit and traditions

A woman stands in her office surrounded by UNLV memorabilia
People | October 22, 2021

If there's a UNLV logo on it, School of Medicine admissions coordinator Alyssa Hill owns it. And if it doesn't come with a logo on it, she'll paint it on herself.

Five students take advantage of creative ways to compete for the title of Most Spirited Student. 
People | October 20, 2020

Five students take advantage of creative ways to compete for the title of Most Spirited Student.

Two hands form the letters "L" and "V"
People | October 19, 2020

This year’s virtual event will bring in new events and beloved traditions.

students pose in front of lighted sign that reads Rebel Homecoming
Campus News | November 6, 2019

Festival, parade, and other events highlight community-student connection as UNLV gears up to battle Hawaii for the golden pineapple trophy in the annual Ninth Island Showdown.

a mace on a stand
UNLV History | May 18, 2019

The processional marshal at commencement will be wielding the mace — a 12-pound symbolic weapon for defending the university and its people.

A woman in a white dress and white boots rides an elephant festooned with a tiara and UNLV-emblazoned blanket.
UNLV History | April 9, 2019

In 1971, Homecoming met the circus.

Rick Agrellas shines the Fremont Cannon
Campus News | January 25, 2019

When the Rebels reclaimed the Fremont Cannon in November, that was just the start of it. Now that UNLV's paint crew has had their turn, the cannon is ready to come out and play again.

contestants on stage
Campus News | October 18, 2018

The “Most Spirited Rebel” contestants share the reasons they rep for the Rebels wherever they go.

archival image of basketball players
Athletics | October 8, 2018

Two years before UNLV had a football team, the Rebels played their homecoming games on the hardwood against rival Reno. Here's how they went.