Topic: 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ History

president greeting large group of healthcare students with U.S. flag in background
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ History | March 16, 2023

The 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ campus has hosted a number of presidential visits over the years. Here are a few of the most notable moments.

Robert Hersh
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ History | February 22, 2023

Robert Hersh (1987-2022), alumnus and talented architect, played an integral role in the planning and construction of the Kirk Kerkorian Medical Education Building.

replica cannon with signage above saying "Rebels"
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ History | January 27, 2023

The winner of the annual rivalry game between Nevada's two universities gets one of college football's most memorable trophies.

man clearing away palm tree branches
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ History | January 13, 2023

A living reminder of the late arborist and 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Grounds supervisor of 35 years is rising up along the Academic Mall.

Sinatra
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ History | December 19, 2022

Dig deep into 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ history to see how the moment every student is waiting for has evolved throughout the years, from the first class of 1964 to our most recent grads.

two men holding old photos
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ History | November 4, 2022

The 25-year-old triumph of two 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ engineering professors and their quest to build the world’s largest flying disc.

Advertisements for The Outlaw on display as part of the "Script to Screen" exhibit in Lied Library.
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ History | September 8, 2022

The "Script to Screen: The Howard Hughes Film Production Records" exhibit on display in the Flo Mlynarczyk Gallery on the third floor of Lied Library.

man in dental doctor coat
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ History | August 16, 2022

As the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ School of Dental Medicine celebrates its 20th anniversary, it recognizes one of its earliest proponents.

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.

Red stone wall with bronze sculptures
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ History | September 10, 2021

After 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's first building had long outlived its usefulness, it was torn down. But its historical significance was preserved as a memorial to the university's most influential supporters.

Fireworks at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Premier
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ History | August 25, 2021

One of our favorite traditions is this annual event to kick off the fall semester in style with music, fireworks, and the lighting up of the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ letters.

Four men sit in the water up to their necks
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ History | August 3, 2021

A look at how Las Vegans cooled off in the yesteryear of triple-digit summers.