News: Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering

Student Kristen Tagaytayan works with perovskites
Research |

UNLV graduate student Kristen Tagaytayan’s research into energy efficiency lands her a NASA fellowship working on space probe technology.

Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine graduates line up to cross the commencement stage
Campus News |

A collection of 2021 headlines highlighting medical school milestones, a steady stronghold on diversity and research rankings, student success, and media mentions featuring faculty experts.

people doing research
Research |

UNLV researchers made international headlines this year with their discoveries. Here's a roundup of some of our top stories of 2021.

student miking up actor before a stage performance
Campus News |

Latest award bolsters the Center for Academic Enrichment and Outreach in its mission to support students in middle, high school, and beyond.

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. 

A man stocking shelfs at the food pantry
Campus News |

A collection of news stories featuring research and accomplishment at UNLV.

college students in classroom lecture
Campus News |

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

two women working in research lab
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.

career fair booth
Campus News |

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