News: Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering

Tony Ferrar climbing at Red Rock Canyon
People |

The engineer-turned-rock climber approaches challenges with optimism and a ‘make it happen’ attitude.

two male students on UNLV campus
Campus News |

A scholarship program built around community has graduated 74% of its students and earned a $2 million NSF grant to expand.

laboratory samples on back lit table
Research |

UNLV mechanical engineering lab creates 3D-printed synthetic sea lion pelvis, enhancing veterinary capabilities and countering ongoing beaching crisis.

a student studying at a wheelchair accessible desk in Greenspun
Campus News |

Decades of infrastructure improvements and evolving standards show how UNLV has embedded accessibility into campus planning, design, and digital spaces.

Some early studying during the opening week of the Spring 2026 semester (Josh Hawkins/UNLV).
Campus News |

A look at some of the most eye-grabbing headlines featuring UNLV faculty, staff, and students.

Three young girls excitedly watch as one draws on paper with a crayon
Business and Community |

Annual initiative invites CCSD elementary students to explore entertainment, science, and college life — all in one unforgettable day.

large group of people in remote desert location at night with red headlamps
Business and Community |

UNLV engineering and science students test an experiential course partially designed for NASA astronauts who will soon return to the moon.

man's hands shown typing on laptop with UNLV branded coffee mug on table
Campus News |

University’s online nursing master’s programs, bachelor’s in psychology, and master’s in engineering crack the top 50 in publication’s annual list of nation’s best online degree programs. 
 

two adults organizing and distributing food at event
Campus News |

UNLV community outreach programs offer practical learning opportunities for students while leveraging our resources to address societal needs.

A professor shows two students a prototype.
Campus News |

Do you know how to use a makerspace? This class will teach you.

student collage
People |

Bite-sized stories of how friendship is a core element of the Rebel experience.

a group of students talk to cyber tech professionals at an event
Business and Community |

The inaugural event brought together students and industry leaders for competitions and crucial professional development.