News: Intercollegiate Athletics

Tony Sanchez
Athletics |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ looked in its own backyard to find a coach to take on the challenge of turning around the football team.

U.N.L.V. dancers place flowers on the Jery Tarkanian statue
Athletics |

The campus remembers the legendary coach Jerry Tarkanian, who brought the Runnin' Rebels to national prominence.

Jerry Tarkanian casting a shadow on stage
Athletics |

Public is invited to the memorial event honoring the former Runnin' Rebels basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian.

Jerry Tarkanian and team celebrates championship victory in 1990
Athletics |

Leaders from across Nevada and around the basketball world remember legendary 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Runnin’ Rebels coach Jerry Tarkanian, who passed away today at 84.

Jerry Tarkanian
Athletics |

The legendary coach brought the Runnin’ Rebels to national prominence and ignited enthusiasm throughout the community. He died Wednesday.

Brad Donohue with arms crossed
Research |

Psychology professor Brad Donohue strips away the stigma among athletes associated with "mental health."

Palm trees and U.N.L.V. banner
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ History |

Mike Miller, creator of our Hey Reb! mascot, died in fall 2014. Here's how the Las Vegas artist came to create the mountain man we have today.

A close up photo of cowboy boots and spurs.
Athletics |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's team has a long history of winning championships.

Two men with cowboy hats and polo shirts
Athletics |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Rodeo Team’s coaches on wrangling recruits and rustling up sponsors.

A baseball player sitting down at a bench
Athletics |

Washington Nationals manager and former Rebel Matt Williams discusses his career and his coaching style during his first spring training with the "Nats."

Tina Kunzer-Murphy
Athletics |

First female and first former Rebel student-athlete to head 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ athletics has served as interim athletics director since July.

A man wearing a white hat and red polo shirt
Athletics |

Nice-guy coach Dwaine Knight grooms his young Rebel team while watching former players tear it up on the PGA Tour.