News: School of Life Sciences

U.N.L.V. graduate in cap and gown in crowd
Campus News |

A collection of stories highlighting UNLV students and faculty who made the news in 2018.

UNLV students at commencement
Campus News |

UNLV president Marta Meana will highlight exceptional graduating students at commencement who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the Winter 2018 graduating class.

woman presenting at research symposium
People |

Sometimes they find that by helping others, they also help themselves.

Kenneth Jones
People |

College of Sciences Alumnus of the Year Kenneth Bruce Jones found a mentor during a game of three-on-three.

Brett Riddle holding a bike.
People |

Location, environment — and one superb teacher — inspired Riddle to get into the field of biogeography.

A plate of dollar bills shedded and coins with a knife and fork
Research |

UNLV researchers explore how plant genes, food rescue, and financial savvy could help feed humankind.

lizard surrounded by cameras
Campus News |

A round up of news briefs from the fall 2018 issue of UNLV Magazine.

A photo showing red flowers blooming at sunrise with mountains in the background as well as a photo of a student smiling at the camera in front of a lake.
Campus News |

Hop on over to this Instagram account for a biologist’s take on science and art.

UNLV logo sign
Research |

Funding from National Institutes of Health will support human genetics research, develop pipeline of scientists working to make Nevada a leader in personalized medicine.

Scott Abella
Research |

Scott Abella and his team of researchers use land near solar power plant to coax desert tortoise population back to health.

UNLV student Kevin Ashi
People |

Aspiring physician Kevin Ashi’s mission to solve global public health challenges is a path paved through life experiences, hard work, and a philosophy built on taking chances.

UNLV students in caps and gowns celebrating commencement
People |

UNLV president will highlight exceptional students at commencement who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.