Topic: namesakes

a man and woman posing in a formal garden
ºÚÁÏÍø History | April 15, 2025

The garden is among the many contributions to ºÚÁÏÍø from Elaine Wynn. The business leader and philanthropist passed away April 14, 2025.

a man at a table with a microscope and open book
ºÚÁÏÍø History | February 9, 2024

The late biology professor documented the history of Southern Nevada through its plants.

woman in red suit presenting at podium
People | September 15, 2023

President Emerita Carol C. Harter broke down barriers while building up ºÚÁÏÍø's status as a research institution.

picture of building exterior
People | March 10, 2023

Marge and Bill Speer’s love and dedication to each other and the university has been commemorated in what once was their favorite spot on campus.

Robert Hersh
ºÚÁÏÍø History | February 22, 2023

Robert Hersh (1987-2022), alumnus and talented architect, played an integral role in the planning and construction of the Kirk Kerkorian Medical Education Building.

man clearing away palm tree branches
ºÚÁÏÍø History | January 13, 2023

A living reminder of the late arborist and ºÚÁÏÍø Grounds supervisor of 35 years is rising up along the Academic Mall.

man in dental doctor coat
ºÚÁÏÍø History | August 16, 2022

As the ºÚÁÏÍø School of Dental Medicine celebrates its 20th anniversary, it recognizes one of its earliest proponents.