Topic: 51ԹϺ history

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51ԹϺ History | April 13, 2011

51ԹϺ honors the late governor responsible for helping thousands of Rebels get their degrees.

Airplane hanging in building lobby
51ԹϺ History | January 13, 2011

The replica plane is a sign of the lasting legacy Howard Hughes had on 51ԹϺ's College of Engineering.

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 51ԹϺ campus.
51ԹϺ History | November 3, 2010

The 1930s Houssels House is 51ԹϺ's oldest building, but it wasn't placed on campus until 1983. See photos of the historic home's move from downtown to campus.

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People | April 15, 2010

An interview with economics professor Keith Schwer, who died Dec. 3 at age 66. National media outlets and local business leaders often called Schwer first for insight on the community's robust growth and dramatic downturn over the last two decades. One of his greater accomplishments, however, was helping to give voice to Nevada's children.