News: Intercollegiate Athletics

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ athletic director Erick Harper
Campus News |

Harper has served as interim athletics director since August and was selected following national search; permanent appointment is effective Jan. 1.

Two men talk in a courtyard
Athletics |

The Vegas Effect program guides student-athletes through the uncharted waters of marketing their name, image, and likeness.

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Campus News |

Campus building projects require a team effort to come to life.

A man spins a basketball on his finger
Athletics |

Kevin Kruger, son of former coach Lon Kruger, is ready to put his stamp on the Runnin’ Rebels as the team’s new leader.

A woman standing on an U-N-L-V basketball court with a basketball in her hand
Athletics |

Women’s hoops’ Lindy LaRocque earns top coach honors in Mountain West.

Portrait of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Athletics Dietiian Nicole Kiley
People |

You can. You will. Let's go! That's the mantra that the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ athletic department's first sport dietitian uses for herself and for her student-athletes.

A group of football players carry their coach on their shoulders
Athletics |

Nunnely, who played fullback for 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ, became the program's first Black head coach in 1986 before going on to long NFL career.

Exterior view of Thomas & Mack Center, Cox Pavilion and Mendenhall Center
Athletics |

James J. Baumberger Estate gift of $8 million is the largest in 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Athletics history.

man sitting in front of display wall that says "We Are 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ"
Campus News |

A commitment to serve those who serve our country.

man sitting in front of display wall that says "We Are 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ"
Campus News |

Celebrating our role in Nevada as we look forward to Saturday's football rivalry game.

A man holding a football looks out over an empty stadium
Athletics |

Amid the natural upheaval of a new coaching regime, newcomer Marcus Arroyo had to navigate a team through a pandemic cut off from the usual rhythms of football.

student-athlete and book "A Most Beautiful Thing"
Campus News |

Open to all 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ students, the new initiative designed to encourage campus engagement.