Did the UNLV President who clashed with Tarkanian change UNLV for the better?
From Nevada Yesterdays by Michael Green
December 1, 2025 · 5 min
About this episode
This episode explores Robert Maxson's complicated legacy and his impact on UNLV.
Robert Maxson clashed with Jerry Tarkanian—but he also transformed UNLV. This episode of "Nevada Yesterdays" explores Maxson's complicated legacy.
Topics covered
- UNLV
- Robert Maxson
- Jerry Tarkanian
- higher education
- Nevada history
Keywords
- legacy
- transformation
- clash
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