News: College of Sciences

Tseng lab
Research |

The Tseng Lab at UNLV discovers frog larvae can regrow their eyes, and seeks ways to replicate the process to benefit humans.

spring campus
Campus News |

Some of the most vibrant headlines featuring UNLV faculty and students.

Artist depiction of cataclysmic variable star system
Research |

UNLV-led team of astrophysicists resolves decades-old conundrum with new theory on mechanisms driving periodic brightness variations in cataclysmic variable star systems. 
 

Eric Chronister
People |

From early influences to defining academic choices, the College of Sciences dean's nonlinear journey highlights the power of mentorship.

Campus landscape
Campus News |

Some of the hottest headlines featuring UNLV faculty, staff, and students.

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.

Wendee Johns in front of wall of student caricatures
People |

Clearing obstacles and keeping complex research moving defines leadership for UNLV’s radiochemistry Ph.D. program manager.

Sznajder working in his lab.
People |

UNLV geneticist recognized as an emerging leader shaping the future of neuromuscular research.

woman in blue jacket leads group of student volunteers at water conservation center in north las vegas valley
Campus News |

Student-volunteers connect with nature and community during Service Day at UNLV's Center for Urban Water Conservation.

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.