Topic: UNLV history

Detail of Salvador Dali's "Dante’s Inferno Plate 1" 1970, Woodcut print
Arts and Culture | January 11, 2017

Barrick Museum chronicles its evolution as a principal venue for contemporary art and unveils new shows for its celebration.

campus scene
Campus News | December 21, 2016

From a med school on the rise to the world tuning into the Thomas & Mack — 10 moments that marked our year.

William. S. Boyd
People | November 22, 2016

A conversation with William S. Boyd, lead benefactor of the UNLV law school.

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.

Dr. Tony Alamo
People | April 13, 2016

Dr. Tony Alamo’s wildly varied career started with a simple realization: He’d misdiagnosed UNLV.

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.

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.

girl reading a book
Arts and Culture | November 10, 2015

UNLV’s Black Mountain Institute heads into its second decade: A roundtable discussion on mission, money, and dreams in the Republic of Letters.

A  blue cannon wheel being painted red.
Athletics | October 5, 2015

Photos from the Fremont Cannon parade and ceremonial painting.

Brock Dixon
People | July 29, 2015

The South Dakota native served as UNLV's top administrator between the presidencies of Donald Baepler and Leonard "Pat" Goodall.