Topic: UNLV History

Students in a tug-of-war
UNLV History | August 28, 2014

Fall events gathered UNLV's first students for fun on the shores of Lake Mead and formal dances in the old gymnasium.

View of the rose garden with Flashlight in the background
UNLV History | June 11, 2014

The Lee Pascal Rose Garden is ready to bloom. Here's how this beautiful campus spot came to be.

Las Vegas Strip after dark
UNLV History | April 9, 2014

How did Nevada become a world leader in gaming? Expert David Schwartz picks out the key dates that changed our state's biggest industry.

1962 formal dance
UNLV History | December 23, 2013

Our students once looked forward to this annual formal dance that featured a queen and her court.

Student body welcomes the president to Las Vegas
UNLV History | November 20, 2013

50 years ago, the student body welcomed the president to Las Vegas then soon lamented his death in Rebel Yell editorials.

A 1963 photo of the UNLV campus and the library
UNLV History | September 19, 2013

Not all library visitors have been two-legged humans. In the "Tumbleweed Tech" days, patrons sometimes slithered their way in or slurped from the fountain.

Man wearing a formal suit sitting in his office handling a small pile of papers.
UNLV History | September 5, 2013

The fourth president oversaw the construction of several major buildings, established the UNLV Foundation, and championed the installation of the Flashlight.

Ham Concert Hall stage and audience
UNLV History | March 6, 2013

Ham Concert Hall boosted the city's cultural offerings and paved the way for arts groups to thrive.

The sculpture "Fallen Soldier" at the Veterans Memorial on the UNLV campus
UNLV History | February 19, 2013

Students and community came together to bring Las Vegas its first veterans memorial.

Student walking through garden
UNLV History | February 12, 2013

Nestled in the center of campus is a peaceful retreat for visitors. The garden's plants are a showcase for the beauty that thrives in arid climates.

flashlight
UNLV History | January 29, 2013

Why is our famous sculpture pointed down? Hint: It's not because of air traffic.