News: College of Sciences

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.

two female students sitting at stone table out on campus
People |

 Students share their hopes for the semester ahead.

large group of people in remote desert location at night with red headlamps
Business and Community |

UNLV engineering and science students test an experiential course partially designed for NASA astronauts who will soon return to the moon.

two adults organizing and distributing food at event
Campus News |

UNLV community outreach programs offer practical learning opportunities for students while leveraging our resources to address societal needs.

group of students listening to speaker in upscale hotel space
Campus News |

A one-of-a-kind seminar brings UNLV students inside Las Vegas’ most iconic resort properties, giving them access to MGM executives and an inside look at an industry that shapes the region.