News: School of Life Sciences

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People |

This administrative assistant left a career in medical education to learn something new, and then found the School of Life Sciences.

A biology student working in a lab.
Campus News |

Science fiction meets reality in this biology lab course that uses mutant enzymes to transform students into scientists.

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Campus News |

U.S. Forest Service grant will help UNLV and partners fight climate change, hot temperatures in nation’s fastest-warming region by planting trees and expanding access to green spaces.

Graduation surprise
Campus News |

News stories from the summer featuring UNLV students and faculty.

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People |

The 2023 Classified Staff Rookie of the Year was recognized for work as an administrative assistant in the College of Sciences dean's office.

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Campus News |

Jessica Grifaldo, the only UNLV student to receive the award this year, credits Life Sciences professor Eduardo Robleto for encouraging her to pursue research.

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Campus News |

UNLV Global Entrepreneurship Experience students come face-to-face with Chilean history.

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Campus News |

President Keith E. Whitfield continues decades-long commencement tradition, honoring 10 students who embody the academic, research, and community tenacity of the graduating class.
 

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Campus News |

A collection of news stories highlighting the experts and student changemakers at UNLV.

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Campus News |

A roundup of news stories highlighting UNLV faculty and students who made headlines locally, nationally, and globally.

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Research |

International team of scientists reveals first in-depth look at Omnitrophota, one of the world’s oldest and tiniest bacteria.

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Campus News |

Educational organizations meet up on campus to discuss best practices for making sure STEM initiatives in K-12 through graduate programs are accessible to all students.