Topic: environment

man in lab coat using equipment in a university laboratory
People | August 13, 2021

Civil engineering doctoral student George William Kajjumba on his journey from Uganda, diversity in STEM, and what it means to represent UNLV at national and global events.

top of campus building with solar panels, view of The Strip
Campus News | June 3, 2021

With solar panels installed on 14 buildings (and counting), UNLV's goal is to go beyond net-zero energy usage.

blooming shrub with pedestrians in background
Campus News | May 27, 2021

Minimizing UNLV's carbon footprint includes designing in features to encourage walking, biking, carpooling, and electric vehicle usage.

unlv solar decathlon team during construction
Campus News | April 20, 2021

Multidisciplinary student team overcame 2020 pandemic obstacles and competition delays to win first in the operations and presentation categories, and second place for innovation and energy.

a student wearing a face mask, hard hat and safety vest operates a table saw
Business and Community | March 26, 2021

After pandemic delays, about 50 students on Team Las Vegas gear up for UNLV's third showdown in the international Solar Decathlon sustainable homebuilding competition.