News: Intercollegiate Athletics

A  blue cannon wheel being painted red.
Athletics |

Photos from the Fremont Cannon parade and ceremonial painting.

Jim Reitz
Athletics |

The so-called dean of UNLV coaches, swimming’s Jim Reitz, is retiring. Here he looks back on 35 years at UNLV.

Tony Sanchez
Athletics |

UNLV looked in its own backyard to find a coach to take on the challenge of turning around the football team.

U.N.L.V. dancers place flowers on the Jery Tarkanian statue
Athletics |

The campus remembers the legendary coach Jerry Tarkanian, who brought the Runnin' Rebels to national prominence.

Jerry Tarkanian casting a shadow on stage
Athletics |

Public is invited to the memorial event honoring the former Runnin' Rebels basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian.

Jerry Tarkanian and team celebrates championship victory in 1990
Athletics |

Leaders from across Nevada and around the basketball world remember legendary UNLV Runnin’ Rebels coach Jerry Tarkanian, who passed away today at 84.

Jerry Tarkanian
Athletics |

The legendary coach brought the Runnin’ Rebels to national prominence and ignited enthusiasm throughout the community. He died Wednesday.

Brad Donohue with arms crossed
Research |

Psychology professor Brad Donohue strips away the stigma among athletes associated with "mental health."

Palm trees and U.N.L.V. banner
UNLV History |

Mike Miller, creator of our Hey Reb! mascot, died in fall 2014. Here's how the Las Vegas artist came to create the mountain man we have today.

A close up photo of cowboy boots and spurs.
Athletics |

UNLV's team has a long history of winning championships.

Two men with cowboy hats and polo shirts
Athletics |

UNLV Rodeo Team’s coaches on wrangling recruits and rustling up sponsors.

A baseball player sitting down at a bench
Athletics |

Washington Nationals manager and former Rebel Matt Williams discusses his career and his coaching style during his first spring training with the "Nats."