Topic: The Back Story

Rendering of the performing arts center
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ History | March 7, 2017

From one unified design, the realities of time and budget forced the Judy Bayley Theater and Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall into separate buildings.

Frank Sinatra
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ History | May 6, 2016

From Bob Hope to Jimmy Kimmel, top entertainers have long been honored at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ commencement with honorary degrees.

The Cube
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ History | January 30, 2016

Professor Moses Karakouzian wanted to create a structure that captured the essence of the College of Engineering departments. Here’s how his Cube came to be.

premier u.n.l.v.
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ History | January 20, 2016

A look back on the events this patch of grass has hosted over the years.

Students in a tug-of-war
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ History | August 28, 2014

Fall events gathered 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's first students for fun on the shores of Lake Mead and formal dances in the old gymnasium.

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.

1962 formal dance
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ History | December 23, 2013

Our students once looked forward to this annual formal dance that featured a queen and her court.

A 1963 photo of the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ campus and the library
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ History | September 19, 2013

Not all library visitors have been two-legged humans. In the "Tumbleweed Tech" days, patrons sometimes slithered their way in or slurped from the fountain.

Ham Concert Hall stage and audience
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ History | March 6, 2013

Ham Concert Hall boosted the city's cultural offerings and paved the way for arts groups to thrive.

The sculpture "Fallen Soldier" at the Veterans Memorial on the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ campus
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ History | February 19, 2013

Students and community came together to bring Las Vegas its first veterans memorial.

flashlight
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ History | January 29, 2013

Why is our famous sculpture pointed down? Hint: It's not because of air traffic.