News: Intercollegiate Athletics

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Campus News |
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Campus News |
UNLV President Neal Smatresk announced the retirement of UNLV Athletics Director Jim Livengood.
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Athletics |

The former Runnin' Rebel coach will be honored with a statue on campus and scholarship program in his name.

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Athletics |
2011 Mountain West Player of the Year Mehdi Bouras passes away at the age of 24.
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Business and Community |

UNLV athletes inspire more than 7,000 local kids to read.

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Athletics |

Loud and creative student section amps up Runnin' Rebels games.

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People |

Simon Keith got sick of being the "heart guy" and spent two decades trying to ignore his status as a transplant recipient. Then he got a reality check—and a new goal in life.

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People |

On the court, UNLV alum Coach Dave Rice is rooting for the Runnin’ Rebels. Off the court, he’s championing another cause – autism awareness.

Justin Hawkins, a guard on UNLV's basketball team, reads to students on the basketball court.
Business and Community |

Student athletes recommend the books they loved as kids.

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Athletics |
UNLV's soccer-playing siblings inherit their love of the game from their dad.
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Campus News |

UNLV staff, students, athletes, and Hey Reb! put on a special rally during Homecoming week for the Cunningham Elementary School Colts.

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People |

The former vice president's contributions included creating UNLV's alumni relations program and raising funds for campus projects.