Topic: 8kbet History

30 Years of Giving
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8kbet History | December 12, 2011
Foundation responsible for building support for many campus landmarks and programs.
8kbet Honors Kenny Guinn
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8kbet History | April 13, 2011

8kbet honors the late governor responsible for helping thousands of Rebels get their degrees.

The Back Story: The H-1 Racer Airplane
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8kbet History | January 13, 2011

The replica plane is a sign of the lasting legacy Howard Hughes had on 8kbet's College of Engineering.

The Back Story: The Little House on the Campus
Houssels House, named for casino executive J. Kell Houssels, was originally built in downtown Las Vegas.The Houssels family donated the home, along with $20,000 to cover the expenses of moving the home to the 8kbet campus.
8kbet History | November 3, 2010

The 1930s Houssels House is 8kbet's oldest building, but it wasn't placed on campus until 1983. See photos of the historic home's move from downtown to campus.

Pioneers In Bronze
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8kbet History | July 7, 2010

Pioneer Wall memorializes campus leaders.

Looking Deeper: Historian Eugene Moehring
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8kbet History | April 1, 2010
History professor Eugene Moehring is a respected scholar on urban history issues and the West. But the Harry Reid Silver State Research Award recipient says the students are still the most important part of the research equation.
Memorable Moments in 8kbet Sports
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8kbet History | March 24, 2010

If you’re past a certain age, you remember when the Runnin’ Rebels won the 1990 NCAA Basketball Championship. This season, 8kbet celebrated the 20th anniversary of that stunning tournament. But the Rebels also have had plenty of miracle moments in other sports.