News: Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering

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Research |

Computer science professor Shaikh Arifuzzaman on ChatGPT and what’s next for society as the revolutionary AI technology develops.

A rear view of UNLV students, dressed in red caps and gowns, filtering into the Thomas & Mack Center with the stage in the background
Campus News |

An enduring UNLV end-of-semester tradition is to highlight exceptional students who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.

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Campus News |

As plans for a permanent memorial garden take shape, community-driven projects offer a way for students and faculty to reckon with loss.

David Hatchett in a science lab
People |

From growing the university’s research infrastructure to prioritizing personal passions, David Hatchett makes time to do it all.

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Business and Community |

Fortune ranks university’s master of science in cybersecurity #2 overall in 2025 list of top cybersecurity programs. 
 

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Campus News |

Outreach programs, personalized resources, and interactive activities create a welcoming campus culture.

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People |

The engineering professor reflects on her journey from baking cakes to cover living expenses to becoming an expert in technology development for water and wastewater systems.

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Business and Community |

Shashi Nambisan, director of UNLV’s Transportation Research Center, explores sustainable solutions for a robust and efficient transportation system.

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UNLV History |

Faculty/staff donations to the annual holiday card tree fund have been providing scholarships for over 50 years.

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People |

From groundbreaking researcher to UNLV president, Marta Meana reflects on the unexpected moments of her long career.

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Research |

Newly published research showcases tech capable of transforming water vapor into a usable form at a rapid rate in dry climates.

Engineering professor Eakalak Khan holding a pile of charcoal water cleaners used for his wastewater reuse treatment.
Research |

Interdisciplinary research team led by the College of Engineering explores innovation in wastewater reuse at the household level.