Topic: 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ history

A group of medical students walk down a sunlit hall
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ History | April 27, 2021

From a suggestion in an economic impact report to graduating its charter class in just 10 years. Here's how the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ got here and how it will shape health care in Southern Nevada.

woman in office
People | August 14, 2020

Known for pushing the envelope and for being ahead of the curve, English professor and pop culture advocate Felicia Campbell joined the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ faculty in 1962.

Jerry Vallen
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ History | August 3, 2020

In a 2017 interview, Jerry Vallen, founding dean of the Hospitality College, looked back at the early days of the school.

Low angle view of the watch tower sculpture on the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ campus.
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ History | December 10, 2019

Do you hear what we hear? 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's clock tower chimes with holiday spirit.

a mace on a stand
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ History | May 18, 2019

The processional marshal at commencement will be wielding the mace — a 12-pound symbolic weapon for defending the university and its people.

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.

Rick Agrellas shines the Fremont Cannon
Campus News | January 25, 2019

When the Rebels reclaimed the Fremont Cannon in November, that was just the start of it. Now that 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's paint crew has had their turn, the cannon is ready to come out and play again.

Person holding 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ fan license plate
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ History | January 7, 2019

The Alumni Association is driving school spirit and fundraising through 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ license plates. Here's how the association led the way with the state's first specialty license plate.

man shaking hands
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ History | June 14, 2018

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

snow at fremont street
Arts and Culture | December 22, 2017

Snow is a near-magical experience in Las Vegas, preserved in photos long after the snow melts. Here are a few of our favorites from the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ archives.