News: Department of Geoscience

Spring flowers
Campus News |

The students and faculty of UNLV are springing into headlines around the country.

spring flowers
Campus News |

The rosiest headlines and highlights featuring the students and faculty of UNLV.

NASA's Perseverance Rover
Research |

UNLV-led research details early insights from NASA’s Perseverance rover; Specimens due back on Earth in the 2030s.

unlv pumpkins
Campus News |

A monthly roundup of the top news stories at UNLV, featuring the presidential election, gaming partnerships, and much more.

blue recycle bins stacked together
Campus News |

The university becomes the first NSHE institution to introduce a comprehensive plan for tackling climate change.

Students pass by Lied Library as they walk campus on the first day of Fall 2024 semester classes
Campus News |

A collection of news highlights featuring students and faculty.

a park ranger speaks with visitors at Ice Age Fossils Park in Nevada
People |

Geoscience graduate Dawn Reynoso helps create Ice Age Fossils State Park.

group posing in front of sign that reads Ice Age Fossils State Park
Campus News |

GeoPaths program leads to more student-centered and interactive Earth science classes.

Josh Hawkins, UNLV
Campus News |

News highlights featuring UNLV students and staff who made (refreshing) waves in the headlines.

Madison Montellano
People |

Madison Montellano knows what it means to take the road less traveled, embracing each twist and turn through her academic adventure.

students in spring
Campus News |

News highlights starring UNLV students and faculty who made local and national headlines.

a crane pours glowing hot steel into a large vat
Research |

Funding is part of Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) program to develop zero emissions ironmaking and ultra-low life cycle emissions steelmaking.