Topic: The Back Story

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.

replica cannon with signage above saying "Rebels"
ºÚÁÏÍø History | January 27, 2023

The winner of the annual rivalry game between Nevada's two universities gets one of college football's most memorable trophies.

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.

ºÚÁÏÍø's Flashlight sculpture with red lighting shining outwards of it
Arts and Culture | July 18, 2022

The Flashlight has become a treasured part of the ºÚÁÏÍø landscape. Here's the back story on how it came to be.

Red stone wall with bronze sculptures
ºÚÁÏÍø History | September 10, 2021

After ºÚÁÏÍø's first building had long outlived its usefulness, it was torn down. But its historical significance was preserved as a memorial to the university's most influential supporters.

Low angle view of the watch tower sculpture on the ºÚÁÏÍø campus.
ºÚÁÏÍø History | December 10, 2019

Do you hear what we hear? ºÚÁÏÍø's clock tower chimes with holiday spirit.

a mace on a stand
ºÚÁÏÍø History | May 18, 2019

The processional marshal at commencement will be wielding the mace — a 12-pound symbolic weapon for defending the university and its people.

Person holding ºÚÁÏÍø fan license plate
ºÚÁÏÍø History | January 7, 2019

The Alumni Association is driving school spirit and fundraising through ºÚÁÏÍø license plates. Here's how the association led the way with the state's first specialty license plate.

Presidential Medallion
Campus News | December 13, 2017

When commencement calls for full regalia, our president takes the stage in style. Here's how our presidential bling came to be.

entrance to library
People | August 29, 2017

Ernst Lied and his namesake library continue to play an important part in the everyday lives of ºÚÁÏÍø students.