News: Intercollegiate Athletics

White male with receding hairline wearing a dark blazer with a UNLV hankerchief in the pocket poses outdoors with this hands crossed in front of him with golf course in the immediate background and the Las Vegas Strip skyline in the distant background
People |

After a career in the beer industry, Silver State Award winner Aldo Madrigrano and his wife, Dawn, left Wisconsin for Las Vegas and immediately began investing in their new community. Priority No. 1: UNLV.

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Athletics |

College athletics is in the midst of an on-the-fly industry makeover. Three UNLV coaches share their thoughts about competing on a new — and still-developing — playing field.

UNLV Athletics Director Erick Harper at a Lady Rebels basketball game
Athletics |

From paying and retaining student-athletes to the nonstop conference affiliation carousel, modern-day athletics directors are playing a brand-new game. And UNLV’s Erick Harper is in it to win it.

Jaineet (Jai) Chhabra, MD, and two “Dr. Jai Basketball: It’s for Everyone!” camp attendees practicing their basketball fundamentals.
Business and Community |

Medicine resident launches basketball camp to combine athletics, medicine, and mentorship to support children with autism. 

photo of Sam Boyd Stadium from 1970s
Campus News |

With ownership transfer to the county now complete, we take a look back at key moments for the former UNLV landmark.

Cordero Roche wearing a UNLV polo shirt
Athletics |

Integrated Health Sciences graduate Cordero Roche returns to educate the next generation of sports scientists.

Lisa Kelleher being honored at celebration
People |

After decades supporting female athletes and women's sports, the assistant professor has one last gift to bestow.

Spring flowers
Campus News |

The students and faculty of UNLV are springing into headlines around the country.

football coach at practice with athletes
Athletics |

From the gridiron and the hardwood to the fairways and the swimming pool, it’s been another eventful — and in many cases highly successful — year for UNLV Athletics. 

 

Exterior view of Thomas & Mack Center, Cox Pavilion and Mendenhall Center
Athletics |

Rebel sports programs, student-athletes, and alumni add more than $100 million in annual income and support nearly 1,400 jobs in Clark County. 

Kennedy Springer stands in front of a counter of healthy foods
People |

UNLV Athletics' director of performance nutrition helps give student-athletes the winning edge.

A small plant starting to sprout leaves.
Campus News |

New year, new you! Students can fulfill their resolutions with a course focused on developing their best selves.