Topic: namesakes

entrance to library
People | August 29, 2017

Ernst Lied and his namesake library continue to play an important part in the everyday lives of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ students.

William. S. Boyd
People | November 22, 2016

A conversation with William S. Boyd, lead benefactor of the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ law school.

entrance of the women's center
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ History | July 2, 2015

Weight Watchers founder Jean Nidetch inspired millions to eat healthy and then shared her success by helping thousands of Rebels through the campus women’s center and scholarships.

Carolyn and Malcolm Graham
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ History | March 18, 2015

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s first mathematics professor reminisces about how he ended up in Las Vegas and helped build the university from the ground up.

View of the rose garden with Flashlight in the background
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ History | June 11, 2014

The Lee Pascal Rose Garden is ready to bloom. Here's how this beautiful campus spot came to be.

Student walking through garden
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ History | February 12, 2013

Nestled in the center of campus is a peaceful retreat for visitors. The garden's plants are a showcase for the beauty that thrives in arid climates.

a man and two women cutting a ribbon outdoors
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ History | December 10, 2012

Cheerleader's courageous battle with cancer inspired the entire campus.

Houssels House, named for casino executive J. Kell Houssels, was originally built in downtown Las Vegas.The Houssels family donated the home, along with $20,000 to cover the expenses of moving the home to the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ campus.
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ History | November 3, 2010

The 1930s Houssels House is 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's oldest building, but it wasn't placed on campus until 1983. See photos of the historic home's move from downtown to campus.