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1. UNLV athletic director Erick Harper gets four-year extension through 2030
UNLV athletic director Erick Harper was awarded a four-year contact extension that will carry his tenure through 2030, the school’s interim president, Chris Heavey, announced Tuesday. Harper became UNLV’s 14th full-time athletics director on Jan. 1, 2022 after serving in an interim role starting in August 2021. The Rebels have won 15 conference championships in Harper’s first four seasons, with 11 league coach of the year honorees and multiple NCAA Tournament appearances. UNLV has also won the Silver State Series against Nevada in each of the last four seasons. Off the court, the “Rebel Up” campaign has generated more than $41 million in cash and cash equivalents toward its goal of $150 million.
“UNLV is a special place, and I am grateful to interim President Heavey for his confidence and support,” Harper said…..