Topic: namesakes

The Back Story: Valerie Pida Plaza
a man and two women cutting a ribbon outdoors
UNLV History | December 10, 2012

Cheerleader's courageous battle with cancer inspired the entire campus.

The Back Story: The Little House on the Campus
Houssels House, named for casino executive J. Kell Houssels, was originally built in downtown Las Vegas.The Houssels family donated the home, along with $20,000 to cover the expenses of moving the home to the UNLV campus.
UNLV History | November 3, 2010

The 1930s Houssels House is UNLV's oldest building, but it wasn't placed on campus until 1983. See photos of the historic home's move from downtown to campus.