News: School of Life Sciences

Wetlands Park
Research |

Through field work at the Clark County Wetlands, two UNLV graduate students are providing scientific data to help restore habitats and evaluate the health of its newest trees.

female student in green sweater looks through microscope
Campus News |

A program in the School of Life Sciences is improving retention and graduation rates through mentoring services and better course design.

undergraduates
Campus News |

A collection of top headlines featuring UNLV faculty and students.

UNLV researcher in a lab
Research |

Researchers in UNLV’s Guha Lab are finding simple solutions to the problem of leaky gut that could improve future therapeutics. 

A red mortarboard decorated with flowers and the message "My dream blossomed"
Campus News |

Plus: Watch the Spring 2026 Commencement recap video.

blurred figure in UNLV commencement robe
Campus News |

UNLV’s commencement tradition highlights exceptional students who embody the highest level of academic excellence and community involvement.

springtime bees
Campus News |

A flowery collection of top headlines featuring UNLV faculty and students.

Tseng lab
Research |

The Tseng Lab at UNLV discovers frog larvae can regrow their eyes, and seeks ways to replicate the process to benefit humans.

Campus landscape
Campus News |

Some of the hottest headlines featuring UNLV faculty, staff, and students.

two female students sitting at stone table out on campus
People |

 Students share their hopes for the semester ahead.

Taylor Garson in Wing lab using research equipment
Campus News |

New Ph.D. graduate Taylor Gerson credits faculty for putting her on the path toward graduate research.

birding club members use binoculars to observe birds at UNLV
Campus News |

Chill vibes and a focus on observing and preserving nature have students flocking to UNLV's Birding and Conservation Club.