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University Of Nevada, Las Vegas
UNLV
Established 1957(Granted Autonomy in 1965)
School type Metropolitan--Public University
President Carol Harter (resigning, effective July 1, 2006)
Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Campus 4505 Maryland Pkwy
Enrollment 26,000 undergraduate,
3,000+ postgraduate
Faculty 1,000
Colors Scarlet & Grey
Mascot Hey Reb
Homepage www.unlv.edu

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is a public, coeducational university located in Las Vegas, Nevada, known for its programs in computer science, English, engineering, and hotel administration. The hotel administration program is one of the top ranked programs in the nation, usually ranking just behind Cornell. It is the major university of southern Nevada. The university is ranked in the category of Doctoral/Research Universities-Intensive by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and has over 1,000 faculty members. UNLV has an enrollment of more than 28,000. Since July 1995, UNLV's president has been Carol Harter.

History

UNLV was founded in 1957 in a classroom at Las Vegas High School as the southern regional extension division of the University of Nevada; Twenty-nine students accepted degrees at the university's first commencement ceremonies in 1964. The following year, the Nevada Legislature named the school Nevada Southern University, and the Board of Regents hired the campus' first president. In 1968, Nevada Southern officially changed its name to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, which gave it equal status with its parent, the University of Nevada, Reno. Continual expansion in terms of programs, facilities, and influence has characterized the university since its modest start

Academics

The Lied Library The Lied Library

The university offers over 200 programs of study in varying fields leading to bachelor's, master's, and doctorate degrees. Which are taught by approximately 850 faculty members.

Colleges and Schools

  • College of Business
  • College of Education
  • College of Fine Arts
  • College of Libral Arts
  • College of Sciences
  • Division of Health Sciences
  • Graduate College
  • Greenspun College of Urban Affairs
  • Honors College
  • Howard R. Hughes Engineering College
  • School of Nursing
  • University College
  • William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration
  • William S. Boyd School of Law

The Campus

View into the theatre department View into the theatre department

The 337-acre (1.4-km?) UNLV campus is located on Maryland Parkway in southeastern Las Vegas about 2.5 km (1.5 mi) east of the Las Vegas Strip. Ground breaking on the original 60 acre site was in April, 1956. UNLV has purchased a 640 acre site in North Las Vegas for future expansion.

Athletics

UNLV's 17 intercollegiate athletic teams are nicknamed the Rebels or Lady Rebels (the men's basketball team is typically referred to as the Runnin' Rebels) (The baseball team it typically referred to as the Hustlin' Rebels) The name Rebels is derived from the school's original name; Nevada Southern University. The school's colors are scarlet and grey. UNLV is a member of the Mountain West Conference in the NCAA's Division I. UNLV's men's football team plays the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) for the Fremont Cannon each year in the Battle for Nevada. UNLV's men's soccer team competes in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation.

In 1990, UNLV won the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship by beating Duke University by a record setting margin (30 points) of 103-73, becoming the first team to score over 100 in the championship game. Before becoming a basketball powerhouse in the late 70s, 80s and early 90s, UNLV was often referred to as "Tumbleweed Tech" due to its relative obscurity. Led by famed coach Jerry Tarkanian, the Runnin' Rebels were among the most exciting teams in the nation. They consistently were tops in the nation in categories such as points scored, turnovers forced, and most importantly - wins. Shortly after the national championship Tarkanian was forced out by then-president Robert Maxson. On November 26, 2005, for his achievements as coach of the Runnin' Rebels (he was 509-105 in 19 years as head coach), the basketball court at the Thomas & Mack Center was renamed Jerry Tarkanian Court. The turmoil was highly controversial and remains a hot button issue in Las Vegas to this day.

UNLV is also well-known for its excellent golf program. Led by coach Dwaine Knight, the UNLV Golf Program has turned out PGA pros such as Adam Scott, Chris Riley, and Chad Campbell. At times they have been ranked #1 by one of the three college polls. They won the NCAA National golf team championship in 1998. Ryan Moore is a noted amateur golfer currently enrolled in the program (as of 2005). He posted the best score for an amateur at the 2005 Masters Tournament by tying for 13th with a one under par. He stood beside Tiger Woods at the awards ceremony.

Athletic facilities

Thomas & Mack Center, Cox Pavilion Thomas & Mack Center, Cox Pavilion

Notable alumni

Athletics

Larry Johnson - former NBA Basketball player
Greg Anthony - former NBA Basketball player
Keon Clark - former NBA Basketball player
Shawn Marion - NBA player with Phoenix Suns
Stacey Augmon - NBA player with Orlando Magic
Marcus Banks - NBA player with Boston Celtics
Randall Cunningham - former NFL Football player
Keenan McCardell - NFL player with San Diego Chargers
Anton Palepoi - NFL player with Arizona Cardinals

Other notables

The Las Vegas Strip can be seen in the distance from various points on the UNLV campus. The Las Vegas Strip can be seen in the distance from various points on the UNLV campus.

Suge Knight - Death Row artist and Co-Founder (Former UNLV football player)
Anthony E. Zuiker - Creator and executive producer, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, CSI: Miami and CSI: New York
Robert Kevin Rose - Former co-host of TechTV's The Screen Savers and co-founder of Digg
George J. Maloof, Jr. - President of Maloof Hotels
Eric Whitacre noted composer of choral and instrumental music
Jimmy Kimmel comedian and talk show host

Notable faculty

Wole Soyinka - Nobel laureate, African poet and playwright
Hans-Hermann Hoppe - anarcho-capitalist economist from Peine, West Germany
Michael Tylo, longtime soap opera actor (Guiding Light, The Young and the Restless)
Michel Hugo, noted cinematographer ("Mission Impossible" (TV Series), "Hart To Hart", "Dynasty")

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