Debate over former UNLV mascot Hey Reb! rages on at Board of Regents meeting

January 15, 2026

By Mark Morales-Smith, UNLV Rebels on SI: For years, Hey Reb! served as the mascot for the UNLV Rebels athletic teams. However, the school did away with him in 2021 after he was deemed offensive by some. In today’s political climate, of course, some people were thrilled by the move while others were outraged. However, this controversy has not gone away and in December, students and alumni spoke out both in favor and opposition of bringing back Hey Reb! at a Nevada Board of Regents meeting.

More than 50 people showed up to address this topic. The catalyst for this issue resurfacing was a petition started by UNLV alumnus Mike Cooper back in November of 2024.

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The Debate Over Former UNLV Rebels Mascot Hey Reb! Rages On At Nevada Board Of Regents Meeting

For years, Hey Reb! served as the mascot for the UNLV Rebels athletic teams. However, the school did away with him in 2021 after he was deemed offensive by some

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