News: Department of Computer Science

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People |

8-bit Esports member Yzzi Ocampo on the challenges female gamers face and the community she found on UNLV's campus.

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People |

The computer science major on taking a nonconventional career path and coaching UNLV's Overwatch team to esports success.

couple at desk filled with holiday cards
UNLV History |

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

Yoohwan Kim
Business and Community |

New cybersecurity minor paving the way for a new bachelor's in the field — making UNLV one of just a few universities in the nation to offer such a program.

Tomas C. Walker
People |

Tomas C. Walker, the 2017 Nursing Alumnus of the Year, working to develop an artificial pancreas to help patients with diabetes.

Jason Smylie, standing in front of a Capriotti's
People |

Jason Smylie, the Honors College Alumnus of the Year, invests in Capriotti's and ends up owning the company.

Team Wingin' It stands in front of U.N.L.V. sign
Business and Community |

Team Wingin’ It, a group led by UNLV students, hatched a plan to help Las Vegas become more energy efficient and plucked the $10K grand prize during the Consumer Electronics Show.

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Campus News |

From a home for homeless students to inspiring the next generation of health crusaders — these worthy causes will warm your heart during the holidays.

Andy Stefik
People |

Engineering professor Andreas Stefik will be honored for furthering computer science education during a Jan. 26 ceremony in the nation's capital.

Pushkin Kachroo
Research |

Engineering professor Pushkin Kachroo shares his ideas for making transportation around the Valley faster and safer.

Andreas Stefik
People |

The computer science professor talks video game hacking, music, and how to improve computers for visually impaired users.

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Business and Community |
Former UNLV roommates liked the Capriotti's restaurant chain so much they bought the company and doubled its size.