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Veteran Jay Lucero Brings His Military Leadership Skills to UNLV
IT technician and manager of the computing Help Desk for Athletics named a 2023 Classified Employee of the Year.

Taking Advantage of Opportunities in a Growing Sports City
Inspired by his love of sports, Dominic Lavoie brings fresh energy to sports journalism.

Erick Harper Selected to Lead UNLV Athletics
Harper has served as interim athletics director since August and was selected following national search; permanent appointment is effective Jan. 1.

Hitting a Homer for Student Athletes
Through community outreach, UNLV's Becky Pugh helps high school students better understand their path to college.
From President Keith E. Whitfield: Nevada Day
Celebrating our role in Nevada as we look forward to Saturday's football rivalry game.

UNLV Athletics, Libraries Launch Book Club for Students
Open to all UNLV students, the new initiative designed to encourage campus engagement.

The Interview: Mia Bell
Mia Bell on her greatest moments as a player, and now assistant coach, for the Lady Rebels.

Memories Sculpted in Silver
As UNLV football plays its final season at Sam Boyd Stadium, we take a look at highlights for players who opened and who will close it.

No More Playing Games: What You Should Know about the U.S. Women's Soccer Equal Pay Fight
UNLV sports and gender equity researcher Nancy Lough weighs in on the wage gap, marketing/sponsorship, and role of men and media in the sports industry.

The Incredible Kicking Man
Nick Garritano may not have looked like a kicker, but he sure had the leg of one.

UNLV Names T.J. Otzelberger New Men's Basketball Head Coach
Rising star tabbed as Runnin' Rebels leader.

Good Sport? The Psychology Behind Losing
UNLV sports psychologist Brad Donohue on Netflix docuseries "Losers" and a new mental health approach to helping athletes find the silver lining after loss.
Fresh Coat
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.

The Interview: Joe Esposito
Family man Joe Esposito is the newest member of the Runnin' Rebel family.
Scarlet Looks So Good with Brass
After three years in drab blue, the Fremont Cannon positively pops in a fresh coat of crimson.

A Legacy with the Lady Rebels
Former players remember seminal women's basketball coach Dan Ayala, who established to program as a powerhouse in the late 1970s.

Could the Edge in College Sports be Mental Wellness?
UNLV professor Brad Donohue uses family behavior therapy to develop program to change sports culture and optimize athletic performance.

New Face: Marcus Bowman
This athletic department staffer says there’s nothing better than helping a student succeed in college.