News: Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Construction

Engineering professor Eakalak Khan holding a pile of charcoal water cleaners used for his wastewater reuse treatment.
Research |

Interdisciplinary research team led by the College of Engineering explores innovation in wastewater reuse at the household level.

UNLV alumna Raquel Shohet Floyd poses in a light blue dress with the sun setting in the background
People |

The Engineering Alumna of the Year builds her own construction management company — and keeps her alma mater in mind every step of the way.

man with sunglasses holds multiple small country flags with Las Vegas Strip in the background
People |

The international programs director puts UNLV Engineering on the (global) map.

man in flannel shirt stands in front of UNLV engineering building
People |

The engineering professor shares his vision for faculty development as the director for the refreshed Teaching and Learning Commons.

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.

Josh Hawkins, UNLV
Campus News |

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

digital illustration of a high speed train and cars on the road
Business and Community |

UNLV railroad engineering expert Harry Teng gives an inside look on what it took to get Nevada’s high-speed rail project on track.

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.

Students in red caps and gowns walk out of an arena in front of a red Rebels Make It Happen sign
People |

Recent grads help illuminate the many different ways to achieve success with current Rebels.

Students in red caps and gowns walk out of an arena in front of a red Rebels Make It Happen sign
People |

The class of 2023 offers inspiration for current Rebels on how to make the most of the journey from student to alumnus.

young man in safety vest posing in on construction site
People |

From intern to new hire — Tyler Tippetts shares his experience working for the company that built the Advanced Engineering Building.

Horseshoe Bend is a horseshoe-shaped incised meander of the Colorado River located near the town of Page, Arizona, United States. It is also referred to as the "east rim of the Grand Canyon.”
Campus News |

UNLV, regional academic partners awarded milestone 'Engines' grant from NSF to translate sustainability ideas into tangible technologies.