News: Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Construction

Chris Parker hangs from a low beam in the celebatorium
People |

The Engineering Advising Center director rediscovered his true calling — and now helps UNLV students do the same.

Haroon Sahotra in a black suit and tie
People |

Haroon Sahotra continues his passion to support faculty in his new role as associate vice provost of faculty affairs.

A UNLV student studies with the Strip in the distance.
Campus News |

Headlines and highlights featuring the students and faculty of UNLV.

woman posing in front of bookcase
People |

The engineering professor reflects on her journey from baking cakes to cover living expenses to becoming an expert in technology development for water and wastewater systems.

transit center at night
Business and Community |

Shashi Nambisan, director of UNLV’s Transportation Research Center, explores sustainable solutions for a robust and efficient transportation system.

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.