Topic: The Back Story

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UNLV History | January 23, 2013

When UNLV celebrates its 100th anniversary, students will crack into the time capsule outside the Student Union.

Solar panels installed on the UNLV Campus
UNLV History | January 7, 2013

Those solar panels along Flamingo Boulevard actually produce energy for UNLV while helping companies improve their technologies.

a man and two women cutting a ribbon outdoors
UNLV History | December 10, 2012

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

Airplane hanging in building lobby
UNLV History | January 13, 2011

The replica plane is a sign of the lasting legacy Howard Hughes had on UNLV's College of Engineering.

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.