People
| September 24, 2012
New Faces: Ken McCown
The new director of the School of Architecture’s Downtown Design Center on sustainable urban design and the propensity of architects to wear black clothing.
Topic: environment
Research
| May 18, 2012
Quagga Mussels Reach Record Numbers in Lake Mead, UNLV Research Finds
Boaters encouraged to follow a three-step process to properly decontaminate boats.
Research
| May 8, 2012
A Subterranean Surprise
A new species of scorpions nearly squirmed past a couple of UNLV graduate students. The story behind the Death Valley arthropod's discovery.
Campus News
| February 7, 2012
UNLV Students Partner with Community Member to Win 2012 Southern Nevada Business Contest
Geyser Flow Control will help homeowners save as much as 10,000 gallons in water per year, creators say
Research
| January 26, 2012
UNLV Among 20 University Teams Worldwide to Compete in 2013 Solar Decathlon
Students to build a solar-powered home that combines consumer appeal with maximum efficiency for U.S. Department of Energy contest.
Research
| January 25, 2012
Blame It on the Rain
Scientists link fate of Mesoamerican civilizations to climate change
Business and Community
| December 12, 2011
Tenth Annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program Provides Southern Nevadans an Opportunity to Give Back to the Community
Free Program Turns Christmas Trees into Mulch from Dec. 26 to Jan. 15
Campus News
| September 1, 2011
UNLV, Republic Services Unveil Southern Nevada's First Solar Waste Compactor
UNLV, in partnership with Republic Services, has stepped up its commitment to sustainability with the installation of Southern Nevada's first solar-powered waste compactor on campus.
Research
| August 30, 2011
UNLV Renewable Energy Grad Programs Get $500,000 Boost from NV Energy
Gift from NV Energy Will Fund Graduate Research Assistantships and Support New Graduate Certificate in Solar and Renewable Energy
Campus News
| August 1, 2011
A Silver STAR in Sustainability
UNLV recognized for progress in sustainability by national higher ed association
Campus News
| July 11, 2011
Facilities Team Wins First Place for Learning Garden
Southern Nevada Water Authority recognizes university's ongoing efforts to convert grass to desert-friendly landscaping
Research
| May 10, 2011
Gold in the Silver State
A team of UNLV and UNR researchers have devised a new model for how Nevada’s gold deposits formed, which may help in exploration efforts for new gold deposits.