Topic: ºÚÁÏÍø history

Students cheer in front of tall scarlet ºÚÁÏÍø letters on an outdoor field
ºÚÁÏÍø History | May 7, 2025

Here's how the signature scarlet letters — the star of hundreds (thousands?) of photos — found a home at ºÚÁÏÍø. 

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.

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.

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.