News: School of Life Sciences
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A bottomless hole, a tiny fish, and an ongoing preservation legacy that took a UNLV professor all the way to the Supreme Court and created one of North America's most important conservation sites.
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Hydrophilanthropy, the practice of aiding those in water-scarce regions, can transform lives. But when done carelessly, it can lead to immeasurable harm.
UNLV president will highlight exceptional students at commencement who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.
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Student service award recipient Abriana Perez volunteered over 200 hours and partnered with others to help more than 5,000 community members during the pandemic.
A collection of news stories highlighting the experts and student changemakers at UNLV.
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Vladislav Zhitny, an emigrant from the Ukraine, has had 18 papers appear in a variety of publications.
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A collection of news stories highlighting the experts and events at UNLV.
Katherine Luebke’s success in UNLV’s radiochemistry doctoral program stems from a lifelong passion for the niche area of study.
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The October 1 mass shooting and time spent volunteering with children at a hosptital in Brazil influenced Caroline Le Tohic's career path.
Doctoral student Melissa Schofield stepped out of her bubble to explain her work with bacteria and build connections with other students.
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A collection of news stories highlighting the experts and events at UNLV.
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Program helps get undergraduates back into UNLV's labs and centers and working alongside faculty mentors.