Topic: spirit and traditions

students pose in front of lighted sign that reads Rebel Homecoming
Campus News | November 6, 2019

Festival, parade, and other events highlight community-student connection as UNLV gears up to battle Hawaii for the golden pineapple trophy in the annual Ninth Island Showdown.

a mace on a stand
UNLV History | May 18, 2019

The processional marshal at commencement will be wielding the mace — a 12-pound symbolic weapon for defending the university and its people.

A woman in a white dress and white boots rides an elephant festooned with a tiara and UNLV-emblazoned blanket.
UNLV History | April 9, 2019

In 1971, Homecoming met the circus.

Rick Agrellas shines the Fremont Cannon
Campus News | January 25, 2019

When the Rebels reclaimed the Fremont Cannon in November, that was just the start of it. Now that UNLV's paint crew has had their turn, the cannon is ready to come out and play again.

contestants on stage
Campus News | October 18, 2018

The “Most Spirited Rebel” contestants share the reasons they rep for the Rebels wherever they go.

archival image of basketball players
Athletics | October 8, 2018

Two years before UNLV had a football team, the Rebels played their homecoming games on the hardwood against rival Reno. Here's how they went.

Students peruse booths at the 2017 homecoming carnival
Campus News | May 10, 2018

Student event coordinators shifted homecoming's focus to philanthropy, and look to carry that mission to the 2018 iteration of the event.

Presidential Medallion
Campus News | December 13, 2017

When commencement calls for full regalia, our president takes the stage in style. Here's how our presidential bling came to be.

Two students wearing "I am a rebel" t-shirts
Campus News | October 13, 2016

The Clark County Commissioners set to declare Oct. 16-22 'Wear UNLV Red Week'

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

Photos from the Fremont Cannon parade and ceremonial painting.

Students in a tug-of-war
UNLV History | August 28, 2014

Fall events gathered UNLV's first students for fun on the shores of Lake Mead and formal dances in the old gymnasium.