Topic: The Back Story

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.

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.

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's Flashlight sculpture with red lighting shining outwards of it
Arts and Culture | July 18, 2022

The Flashlight has become a treasured part of the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ landscape. Here's the back story on how it came to be.

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.

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.

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.

Presidential Medallion
Campus News | December 13, 2017

When commencement calls for full regalia, our president takes the stage in style. Here's how our presidential bling came to be.

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.

Jerry Vallen and Larry Ruvo
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ History | March 23, 2017

Annual fundraising event has grown from warehouse gamble into a full-blown food festival. Former dean shares the story of how it started.