News: Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering
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Students in the Las Vegas Scholars Program find support, sense of belonging and success on campus
With a new semester upon us, UNLV gradually returns to in-person events and operations.
Civil engineering doctoral student George William Kajjumba on his journey from Uganda, diversity in STEM, and what it means to represent UNLV at national and global events.
Where to start? At UNLV’s annual GenCyber Camp.
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Faculty from engineering and education team up to teach girls coding, robotics and confidence.
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First-generation entertainment engineering and design major embraces the Las Vegas experience.
A collection of news stories highlighting remembrance and improvement at UNLV.
A collection of news stories highlighting celebration, health, and progress at UNLV.
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First-of-its-kind device developed by UNLV for International Space Station experiment will test microgravity and Earth differences in growth and treatment of oral bacteria.
A collection of news stories highlighting remembrance, recovery, and progress at UNLV.
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Multidisciplinary student team overcame 2020 pandemic obstacles and competition delays to win first in the operations and presentation categories, and second place for innovation and energy.
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From the Solar Decathlon to student scholarships, Commercial Roofers helps students rise to demands of challenging field.