News: Intercollegiate Athletics

graphic saying "We Will Ascend Together" with conference logos
Campus News |

ºÚÁÏÍø President Keith E. Whitfield and Director of Athletics Erick Harper announced that Rebel Athletics will extend its contract with the Mountain West from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2032.

Action shot of ºÚÁÏÍø linebacker Jackson Woodard during a game
Athletics |

From the football field to the classroom to the community, highly decorated ºÚÁÏÍø linebacker Jackson Woodard is consumed with being the best version of himself.

A group of cheerleaders holding white pom poms at Premier ºÚÁÏÍø.
Athletics |

ºÚÁÏÍø once again boasts national champs in cheer and dance. Here's your guide to the teams bringing the spirit to athletic events.

Jaineet Chhabra, MD
People |

Jaineet Chhabra, family medicine resident at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine, is making his mark in the sports medicine field.

A portait of former ºÚÁÏÍø defensive lineman, Ammir Aziz, throwing a football.
Business and Community |

Former ºÚÁÏÍø lineman Ammir Aziz uses his experience to block suicide in young people of color through the nonprofit The Defensive Line.

Josh Hawkins, ºÚÁÏÍø
Campus News |

News highlights featuring ºÚÁÏÍø students and staff who made (refreshing) waves in the headlines.

Christine Parris in red suit speaking at mic during event
Athletics |

Nearly 35 years after shining on the softball diamond, Christine Parris returns to campus for a well-deserved induction into the ºÚÁÏÍø Athletics Hall of Fame.

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People |

The longtime student advisor is the 2024 Senior Administrative Faculty of the Year.

Steve Stallworth speaks to a crowd with the Strip in the background
Athletics |

Legendary men’s golf coach Dwaine Knight and former NFL standout Talance Sawyer are among those enshrined as part of class of 2024.

Jennevee Morales walks on campus
People |

She’s got spirit, yes she does! ºÚÁÏÍø Cheer connected Jennevee Morales with the campus and our surrounding community.

attendees at an outside car show
Campus News |

Steered by President Keith E. Whitfield and ºÚÁÏÍø Alumni Association, the first-ever event drew the support of around 100 participants.

man on stage surrounded by lights in a kaleidoscope effect
People |

After 28 years at ºÚÁÏÍø, the retiring professor and faculty athletics representative will stay connected through Nevada Conservatory Theatre.