News: School of Life Sciences

man at podium
People |

Dr. Constantine George says taking a page from the state’s leading industry would benefit the medical industry.

Collage of students
Research |

UNLV’s Research & Creative Honors Program provides undergraduates with unique opportunities that prepare them for graduate studies.

four portraits of women
Research |

Four students on the chances they’ve taken, the confidence they’ve gained, and the dreams they continue to chase.

woman working on a wax model of skull
Campus News |

UNLV dental students build up models rather than dissect cadavers to learn the physical landmarks of the jaw.

A portrait of doctoral student Michael Issacs
People |

Ph.D. student Michael Isaacs goes back to the basics to helping people with disabilities walk.

U.N.L.V. graduate in cap and gown in crowd
Campus News |

A collection of stories highlighting UNLV students and faculty who made the news in 2018.

UNLV students at commencement
Campus News |

UNLV president Marta Meana will highlight exceptional graduating students at commencement who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the Winter 2018 graduating class.

woman presenting at research symposium
People |

Sometimes they find that by helping others, they also help themselves.

Kenneth Jones
People |

College of Sciences Alumnus of the Year Kenneth Bruce Jones found a mentor during a game of three-on-three.

Brett Riddle holding a bike.
People |

Location, environment — and one superb teacher — inspired Riddle to get into the field of biogeography.

A plate of dollar bills shedded and coins with a knife and fork
Research |

UNLV researchers explore how plant genes, food rescue, and financial savvy could help feed humankind.

lizard surrounded by cameras
Campus News |

A round up of news briefs from the fall 2018 issue of UNLV Magazine.