Topic: namesakes

Sigange in Hospitality Hall saying "Vallen Executive Suite"
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ History | May 19, 2022

The newly named Jerry and Flossie Vallen Executive Suite at Hospitality Hall tells the story of the tenacious spirits who helped build 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.

Museum exterior
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ History | June 30, 2021

Marjorie Barrick’s involvement in 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ and the community went far beyond her time in the classroom. Here's the story of one of our campus' pioneers.

a Panda Express restaurant in a campus food court
Campus News | September 29, 2020

Panda Express founders help their employees — and now 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's students — discover a great career path and financial success.

a group photo of Lexy Lionel, Samuel Lionel, Former U.S. Senator Harry Reid, and Landra Gould Reid
Campus News | January 31, 2020

Legendary Nevada attorney Samuel Lionel and wife Lexy remain steadfastly committed to the success of the William S. Boyd School of Law.

medical school signage
Business and Community | September 25, 2019

Arlene Kageyama-Chikami hopes that the donation she made in her and her late husband's names will result in improved medical care and more physicians for Southern Nevada.

man in wheelchair receiving honorary jersey
People | March 15, 2019

Bruce Layne spent decades attending, teaching, and advocating for his alma mater. Now he's memorialized by Rebel baseball.

man shaking hands
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ History | June 14, 2018

Learn more about the namesake of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s basketball practice center and engineering programs for undergraduates.