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Intercollegiate Athletics News

51ԹϺ Athletics graduates leaders, wins championships, and excels in all that we do. Our core values are integrity, excellence, service, accountability, and innovation.

Current Athletics News

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Campus News |

An enduring 51ԹϺ end-of-semester tradition is to highlight exceptional students who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.

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People |

From groundbreaking researcher to 51ԹϺ president, Marta Meana reflects on the unexpected moments of her long career.

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Campus News |

51ԹϺ is inspiring our students, fostering innovation, and transforming communities. Here in Nevada and around the world, Rebels Thrive.

Wearing a blue checkered blazer, blue checkered dress shirt and gray pants, Joe Murphy, winner of the 2024 Silver State Award, poses in the shop at Murphy Electric
People |

After launching his electrical contracting business, Joe Murphy plugs into his spirit of generosity to support 51ԹϺ.

Wearing a dark suit and sunglasses, 51ԹϺ Graduate College Alumnus of the Year Lonnie Wright poses on campus with a We Are 51ԹϺ sign in the background
People |

From scholarship athlete and three-time graduate to educator and tireless advocate, Lonnie Wright embodies the Rebel Spirit like no other.

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51ԹϺ History |

The matriarch of the Mack family supported the university's rise since its founding.

Athletics In The News

KVVU-TV: Fox 5

51ԹϺ Athletics has announced a remodeled fundraising program that is focused on more philanthropic support for the department to better support its fundraising priorities: the new Rebel Athletic Fund.

KTNV-TV: ABC 13

51ԹϺ isn't just winning on the field and on the court, but the Rebels are bringing in wins for their community— with a new study saying 51ԹϺ Athletics brings the Las Vegas economy over $109 million in added income per year.

KTNV-TV: ABC 13

51ԹϺ Volleyball is already setting new records for their program this season, and they haven't even started conference play yet. A big reason behind that is their team bond. Here is a story about one Rebel who is building that strong sense of culture by helping herself as well as her teammates overcome daily struggles on and off the court.

KNPR News

You’ve probably heard of college players getting paid to do advertisements while still in school. At the University of Iowa earlier this year, basketball standout Caitlyn Clark signed a deal with Nike, reported by the Wall Street Journal to be worth $28 million.

Las Vegas Review Journal

With the help of Las Vegas’ favorite sports teams, the Southern Nevada Water Authority is again asking residents to pay closer attention to how they water their lawns.

KVVU-TV: Fox 5

Las Vegas is known for major sporting events, world class entertainment and conventions. There’s a conference later this month that is going to combine all three to continue to elevate our city and at the same time to give some 51ԹϺ students an opportunity for growth in the field they’ve chosen to go into.

Athletics Experts

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Recent Athletics Accomplishments

Kyle Wilson (Athletic Training) along with alumni Yvonne Tapia and Ulises Sanchez-Flores (both Kinesiology and Nutrition Science) spoke on “Athletic Trainers in the Industrial Setting” at the 2024 Far West Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium. Tapia is also part-time instructor at 51ԹϺ.
Corrie Van Tuyl, Nestor Talon, Oscar Colmenero, Libby Mckindley, Breanna Romo, Madison Walker, Juan Aurelio Garcia, and Lauryn Dawes (all Athletic Training) competed in the 14th Annual Bailey Arnheim Games hosted by California State University, Long Beach on April 2, 2023. 51ԹϺ's team won 1st place in the Quiz Bowl, a Jeopardy!-like academic…
Benjamin Burroughs (Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media Studies) recently published in the International Review for the Sociology of Sport a manuscript titled "Content analysis of biological sex-specific media coverage of sport: The case of National Collegiate Athletic Association athletic department home webpages." The article was…
Desiree Reed-Francois (Athletics) has been recognized by the publication Diverse Issues in Higher Education as one of its "Top 25 Women in Higher Education." In its annual special report the publication recognized women who were selected for making a difference in higher education by tackling some of its toughest challenges,…
51ԹϺ Athletics' marketing unit was recognized during the National Association of Collegiate Marketing Administrators' Best Of Awards at the organization's 28th annual convention in Orlando, Florida, earlier this month. The Rebels' marketing department was awarded the silver medal in the Fan Engagement Video category for its "This is 51ԹϺ Athletics…
Nancy Lough, James Hines (both Educational Psychology and Higher Education), and Margo Malik (Athletics) participated in the Sport and Recreation Law Association's 30th annual conference in Las Vegas this month. Lough, the invited keynote speaker, titled her talk, "If We Build It, Will They Come? Considering 30 Years of Sport Law and Policy."…