Topic: Las Vegas

black and white photo of Herbert Derfelt
ºÚÁÏÍø History | April 2, 2025

ºÚÁÏ꿉۪s origin story traces back to one vote by one man, Herb Derfelt. And his legacy continues through generations of family members who followed in his educator footsteps.

Pate Thomas holds a photo of his great-grandfather Herbert Derfelt
ºÚÁÏÍø History | April 2, 2025

Pate Thomas initially had no desire to add his name to the long list of family members who became Rebels and then educators. Now? He’s a proud alum, a difference-making educator, and the boss of a brand-new high school.

Exterior view of Thomas & Mack Center, Cox Pavilion and Mendenhall Center
Athletics | February 20, 2025

Rebel sports programs, student-athletes, and alumni add more than $100 million in annual income and support nearly 1,400 jobs in Clark County. 

Piotr Tomasik wearing a shirt that says Tensorwave
Campus News | January 30, 2025

Piotr Tomasik, a computer science graduate and serial entrepreneur, is driving a local tech renaissance one internship â€” and startup â€” at a time through new ºÚÁÏÍø program.

man standing on staircase
People | September 13, 2024

Hard work, resolve, self-belief — Lee Business School Alumnus of the Year Craig Billings relied on it all to climb to the top at Wynn Resorts.