Topic: The Back Story
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The Back Story: The Rose Garden
The garden is among the many contributions to UNLV from Elaine Wynn. The business leader and philanthropist passed away April 14, 2025.
The Back Story: UNLV's First Foray into Remote Education
Groundbreaking for its time, nursing students from UNLV and UNR were able to learn and debate via a live, two-way statewide microwave link.
Namesakes: The Paul Dzerk Water Oak Tree
A living reminder of the late arborist and UNLV Grounds supervisor of 35 years is rising up along the Academic Mall.
The Back Story: The Dr. Ray Rawson Auditorium
As the UNLV School of Dental Medicine celebrates its 20th anniversary, it recognizes one of its earliest proponents.
'A Beacon Shining in the Night'
The Flashlight has become a treasured part of the UNLV landscape. Here's the back story on how it came to be.
The Back Story: Pioneer Wall
After UNLV's first building had long outlived its usefulness, it was torn down. But its historical significance was preserved as a memorial to the university's most influential supporters.