LAS VEGAS — In the wake of George Floyd’s death and nationwide protests against racial injustice, a statue of UNLV’s “Rebel” mascot has been removed from…
LAS VEGAS — In the wake of George Floyd’s death and nationwide protests against racial injustice, a statue of UNLV’s “Rebel” mascot has been removed from campus.
Donated to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2007, the Hey Reb! statue sat in front of the Richard Tam Alumni Center until Tuesday, when it was removed.
UNLV President Marta Meana notified students about the removal and suggested the mascot’s future is uncertain.
“In recent conversations with the donor, we mutually agreed it was best to remove the statue and return it,” Meana said in an email Tuesday. “Over the past few months, I have had discussions with multiple individuals and stakeholder groups from campus and the community on how best the university can move forward given recent events throughout our nation.
