News: Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Construction

Erica Marti and students assembles a portable solar energy classroom kit
Campus News |

Solar kits illuminates energy concepts for both teachers and high school students.

Ryan Sherman
People |

Being a civil engineer definitely is a cool profession, according to Sherman. After all, sometimes you get to blow things up.

commencement ceremony
Campus News |

UNLV has a commencement tradition for the president to honor a few exceptional students who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.

Walter C. Vodrazka Jr.
Campus News |

Advice from Walter C. Vodrazka Jr., Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering Alumnus of the Year

Kristina Swallow
People |

Graduate Kristina Swallow would be the first Nevadan to hold the top position with the American Society of Civil Engineers.

Ying Tian
Research |

After seven firefighters died in a collapsed parking garage, engineering professor Ying Tian wanted to help design more resilient buildings. His research was shored up with seed money from a UNLV grant.

U.N.L.V. sign with the Flashlight in the background
Campus News |

Creators of Skyworks Aerial Systems plan to use prize money to research and develop new drone models.

Boyd Law School building
Campus News |

University’s top ranked graduate/specialty programs include Boyd Law School’s legal writing program at No. 3, dispute resolution at No. 9.

Las Vegas Strip with mountains in the background
Research |

More rainfall in the Colorado River Basin means less water downstream.

Barbara Luke
Research |

Resident experts Barbara Luke and Wanda Taylor weigh in as UNLV prepares to participate in the Great Nevada Shakeout on Thursday.

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People |

Engineering undergrad Mae Javier on the importance of volunteering with Opportunity Village and shattering the stigma associated with people with intellectual disabilities.

Silhouette of graduates
People |

Tony Sanchez, ’88 BA Political Science, receives association's top honors.