U.S. News & World Report has released its annual Best Colleges rankings.

In 60 years, UNLV has grown from 500 students to more than 30,000.
The university, first known as Nevada Southern, held a diamond anniversary party Tuesday to kick off a year of activities to highlight UNLV’s transformation.

It has been six decades since the University of Nevada, Las Vegas opened its doors under the name "Nevada Southern" on Sept. 10, 1957.

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas celebrated its 60th anniversary with an outdoor birthday bash to mark the occasion.

UNLV celebrated its 60th birthday with a big party Tuesday, including cake and a pep rally.

Even at 7 years old, Hailey Dawson is on her way to reaching a life goal. Dawson has a robotic hand, but that hasn't stopped her from being a must-have person to throw out a first pitch at a major league ballpark.

Tuesday marks six decades since the University of Nevada, Las Vegas opened its doors under the name "Nevada Southern" Back then, 500 students were enrolled. This year UNLV welcomed more than 30,000 students.

After two years in second place, UNLV is now considered one of the most diverse undergraduate campuses in the nation. The university is in a three-way tie for first on the annual U.S. News and World Report list that ranks schools on ethnic diversity.

For decades, sports fans have dreamed about heading to a casino property in the resort and placing a bet on their favorite National Football League team to cover the point spread.