Research
| February 6, 2014
My Nevada 5: The Critters that Capture My Imagination
The state’s seemingly barren land is filled with bizarre mammals — at least for now. Mammalogist Brett Riddle lists off his favorites.
Topic: environment
Campus News
| October 12, 2013
UNLV Wins Second Overall in Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2013
DesertSol also ties for third place in the engineering contest and was the top performing home by an American team in the prestigious international competition.
Campus News
| October 10, 2013
UNLV Solar Decathlon Team Wins First Place in Market Appeal Contest
Desert Sol ranked second overall through six events; Grand Prize winner to be announced Saturday
Campus News
| August 23, 2013
UNLV Send-off for Solar Decathlon Team Aug. 30
Community is invited to cheer team and tour solar-powered home, DesertSol as students head to the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2013.
Campus News
| July 31, 2013
Solar Decathlon: Two Cool Solutions for Desert Living
UNLV students are building the ultimate desert home. Read about the home's features in this team update.
People
| July 17, 2013
Las Vegas: 'A Place Out of Place'
The director of UNLV's public history program explains why the myth that Las Vegas has no history persists.
Arts and Culture
| July 16, 2013
DesertSol: A Home for Upcycling
Solar Decathlon 2013 team member creates clock for solar home using burnt scrap pieces.
Research
| June 18, 2013
Solar Decathlon: A Home for Entertainment
Fixing gourmet meals in an ultra-energy-efficient home requires careful consideration of kitchen appliances.
Research
| May 16, 2013
UNLV Leads $20M Research Project Funded by the National Science Foundation
Five-year grant will enhance solar energy technology, address issues related to large-scale solar installations in arid desert lands.
Business and Community
| April 17, 2013
Beyond Scrapbooking
UNLV Libraries shares its expertise on preserving your digital collection of photos and documents before it's too late. Learn more at upcoming events.
Campus News
| April 12, 2013
Architecture Students Compete to Create Nation's Largest Cardboard Structure
More than 50 students will attempt to break the nationwide record of 1,655 boxes, currently held by BYU
Campus News
| March 29, 2013
UNLV Named One of Five Regional Solar Test Centers by U.S. Department of Energy
UNLV's Center for Energy Research will evaluate new photovoltaic systems to help the United States become more reliant on solar energy.