News: Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering

UNLV Science and Engineering Building at night
Campus News |

UNLV, UNR among just 146 nationwide classified by Carnegie as R1, or "Very High Research," the highest status for research institutions; UNLV and UNR first reached R1 in 2018. 

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Campus News |

Deadline for faculty and staff to register for the spring UNLV Equity Institute is Dec. 17.

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Research |

Program helps get undergraduates back into UNLV's labs and centers and working alongside faculty mentors.

A man sits in front of a whiteboard holding an acoustic guitar
People |

Assistant professor-in-residence makes engineering students understand physics just as smoothly as he makes the six-string wail.

UNLV students and staff pose with humanoid robot
Research |

Human-robot avatar system developed by UNLV engineering students, faculty one of just 15 worldwide picked to compete next fall for ANA Avatar XPRIZE.

A man in a faun costume peers through a 3D printer
Campus News |

Lied Library’s Makerspace has let students dive into DIY projects. With more facilities on the way, UNLV is creating a pipeline for students to take their ideas from dorm-room dream to mass-produced products.

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Alumni volunteers encouraged to give back by helping students develop their professional skills.

A man stands in front of the Las Vegas Strip at dusk
People |

Graduate College Alumnus of the Year pulled the plug on a career in electrical engineering and found a new passion in marketing for Credit Karma.

A man stands in front of a sign for the CA Group
People |

Engineering Alumnus of the Year Jim Caviola has been involved in some of Southern Nevada's most important infrastructure projects.

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Campus News |

Students in the Las Vegas Scholars Program find support, sense of belonging and success on campus

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Campus News |

With a new semester upon us, UNLV gradually returns to in-person events and operations.

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People |

Civil engineering doctoral student George William Kajjumba on his journey from Uganda, diversity in STEM, and what it means to represent UNLV at national and global events.