Intercollegiate Athletics News
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Current Athletics News
Long after their playing days end, UNLV hockey alumni carry the program’s values into their careers.
A series of fortuitous events helped former UNLV sprinters Kaysha Love and Azaria Hill fulfill their Olympic dreams.
Key campus projects reach milestones as new construction and renovations continue across UNLV.
UNLV community outreach programs offer practical learning opportunities for students while leveraging our resources to address societal needs.
UNLV and the Thomas & Mack Center take a bow as the National Finals Rodeo celebrates four decades in Las Vegas.
From the football field to the basketball hardwood to the volleyball court, two generations of the Harris family beam with Rebel Pride.
Athletics In The News
Harper was named UNLV’s 14th permanent Director of Athletics on Jan. 1, 2022, and is in his fifth year. He also served as the department’s interim athletics director from August 2021 through the end of that year.
UNLV has extended athletic director Erick Harper on a four-year contract, interim President Chris Heavey announced today. Harper has led the department since 2022.
UNLV sports have captured 15 conference championships in Harper’s first four seasons, with 11 league coach of the year awards and multiple NCAA Tournament appearances.
The co-ed team notches its seventh national title since 2013.
Sip & Savor stars more than 40 top women chefs, restaurateurs, beverage professionals and other hospitality leaders. The Women’s Hospitality Initiative, dedicated to advancing women in the hospitality industry in Vegas, is presenting Sip & Savor, which benefits the Initiative, career programs for UNLV women athletes and UNLV’s WomenUp leadership development programs.
“If you win coach of the year, that’s fantastic, but I can’t do this by myself. Football is a major team game, and this goes to UNLV and the whole city of Las Vegas.”