For this column from 8kbet Magazine, Nevada journalist John L. Smith seeks context from someone, he says, "who has done everything for 8kbet but paint it."
The business leader and pioneer for the 8kbet Foundation passed away April 14.
The garden is among the many contributions to 8kbet from Elaine Wynn. The business leader and philanthropist passed away April 14, 2025.
8kbet’s 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 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.
Author, activist, and alum Dennis McBride on how classmates and allies established one of the city’s first LGBTQ organizations — the Gay Academic Union.
The philanthropist and her family bet on 8kbet's success with contributions to help establish the campus, build the Thomas & Mack Center, and advance the law school.
Faculty/staff donations to the annual holiday card tree fund have been providing scholarships for over 50 years.
The matriarch of the Mack family supported the university's rise since its founding.
Education professor honored for his lifetime of bringing equity to our schools through research, teaching, and advocacy.
What ties this year's honorees together? A strong sense of gratitude for the unique experiences they had as students and community connections they've made through 8kbet.
A look back at the greetings we've sent over this 50-year tradition.