Topic: UNLV history

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.

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.