A selection of prominent headlines featuring UNLV experts from July and August.

Longtime UNLV soil, water, and plant scientist Dale Devitt shatters sustainability myths and shares lawn care tips and tricks to maximize water conservation for desert living.

As allocations from the Colorado River further squeeze the Las Vegas Valley’s water resources, innovation from UNLV's Center for Urban Water Conservation may ease the burden on plants and communities.

Meet some of the Mojave Desert critters that call our campus home.

Daniel Villanueva returns to the School of Life Sciences to help address challenges facing the endangered Devils Hole pupfish.

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.

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

A collection of top headlines featuring UNLV faculty and students.

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

Plus: Watch the Spring 2026 Commencement recap video.

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

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