Topic: UNLV History

exterior of event center at sunset
UNLV History | November 1, 2023

Key alumni tell the story of how UNLV and the Thomas & Mack Center helped the city make it to the big leagues.

portrait of woman
UNLV History | October 30, 2023

Five women share their stories on the former president's influence on UNLV and the empowerment of women at UNLV.

An aerial image of a Homecoming Festival with the Las Vegas strip in the background.
UNLV History | October 12, 2023

Homecoming brings students and alumni to gether to celebrate at traditions like the golf cart parade, festival, and football game.

archival photo of man working in tv control room
UNLV History | September 8, 2023

Groundbreaking for its time, nursing students from UNLV and UNR were able to learn and debate via a live, two-way statewide microwave link.

president greeting large group of healthcare students with U.S. flag in background
UNLV History | March 16, 2023

The UNLV campus has hosted a number of presidential visits over the years. Here are a few of the most notable moments.

Robert Hersh
UNLV History | February 22, 2023

Robert Hersh (1987-2022), alumnus and talented architect, played an integral role in the planning and construction of the Kirk Kerkorian Medical Education Building.

replica cannon with signage above saying "Rebels"
UNLV History | January 27, 2023

The winner of the annual rivalry game between Nevada's two universities gets one of college football's most memorable trophies.

man clearing away palm tree branches
UNLV History | January 13, 2023

A living reminder of the late arborist and UNLV Grounds supervisor of 35 years is rising up along the Academic Mall.

Sinatra
UNLV History | December 19, 2022

Dig deep into UNLV history to see how the moment every student is waiting for has evolved throughout the years, from the first class of 1964 to our most recent grads.

two men holding old photos
UNLV History | November 4, 2022

The 25-year-old triumph of two UNLV engineering professors and their quest to build the world’s largest flying disc.