University of Nevada, Las Vegas

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 26,000. Since July 1995, UNLV's president has been Carol Harter.

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 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 has won the constest several years in a row. UNLV's men's soccer team competes in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation.

Related Topics:
Basketball - Mountain West Conference - NCAA - Division I - University of Nevada, Reno - Fremont Cannon - Battle for Nevada - Mountain Pacific Sports Federation

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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. The turmoil was highly controversial and remains a hot button issue in Las Vegas to this day. In recent years, the Nevada Wolf Pack has been the basketball school in the state, appearing in two straight NCAA tournaments and having won the last two contests in basketball between the two schools.

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1990 - NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship - Duke University - Jerry Tarkanian

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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. 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.

Related Topics:
Adam Scott - Chad Campbell

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Athletic facilities

• Sam Boyd Stadium
• Thomas & Mack Center
• Cox Pavilion