Topic: UNLV History

Bigelow Physics Building and Bigelow Health Sciences Building
UNLV History | August 28, 2017

Don't know how to pronounce Pida Plaza? Or where Doc Rando Hall is? Here's your guide to confusing campus places.

Jerry Vallen and Larry Ruvo
UNLV History | March 23, 2017

Annual fundraising event has grown from warehouse gamble into a full-blown food festival. Former dean shares the story of how it started.

Rendering of the performing arts center
UNLV History | March 7, 2017

From one unified design, the realities of time and budget forced the Judy Bayley Theater and Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall into separate buildings.

Frank Sinatra
UNLV History | May 6, 2016

From Bob Hope to Jimmy Kimmel, top entertainers have long been honored at UNLV commencement with honorary degrees.

The Cube
UNLV History | January 30, 2016

Professor Moses Karakouzian wanted to create a structure that captured the essence of the College of Engineering departments. Here’s how his Cube came to be.

students roast marshmellows on campfire
UNLV History | January 29, 2016

Students send out North Field with party. Check out these photos.

premier u.n.l.v.
UNLV History | January 20, 2016

A look back on the events this patch of grass has hosted over the years.

entrance of the women's center
UNLV History | July 2, 2015

Weight Watchers founder Jean Nidetch inspired millions to eat healthy and then shared her success by helping thousands of Rebels through the campus women’s center and scholarships.

Historical photo of Frazier Hall, UNLV's first building
UNLV History | April 5, 2015

The Oral History Research Center ensures the stories of yesterday will be here for our community tomorrow.

Carolyn and Malcolm Graham
UNLV History | March 18, 2015

UNLV’s first mathematics professor reminisces about how he ended up in Las Vegas and helped build the university from the ground up.

U.N.L.V. signage with Fall leaves in the background
UNLV History | October 5, 2014

Mike Miller, creator of our Hey Reb! mascot, died in fall 2014. Here's how the Las Vegas artist came to create the mountain man we have today.