News: College of Sciences
Nearly 550 local fifth graders to attend UNLV’s Rebel Science Camp in 2020.
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New UNLV study shows promise for role of a high-carb, low-protein, and low-fat diet in fighting off C. diff infections.
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Addison Guida is determined to provide the same level of commitment to her future patients as she received from her own doctors.
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New UNLV research provides context for climate history of Guatemalan rainforests.
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UNLV School of Medicine's residency/fellowship programs helping to expand specialty care in Nevada.
A collection of news stories from 2019 highlighting UNLV's impact in Southern Nevada and beyond.
A collection of stories highlighting UNLV faculty and students who made the news in 2019.
A collection of stories featuring interesting discoveries driven by UNLV that have made news in 2019.
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UNLV president Marta Meana will highlight four graduating students at commencement who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the Class of 2019.
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Rebel Grad Slam winner Nam Hoang’s research focuses on how tumors trick the body into feeding them, and how to stop it.
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A UNLV alum and current med school student says the Engelstad Scholars Program solidified his desire to help others.
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College of Sciences Alumnus of the Year Travis Huxman: Being a Rebel means having the courage to take a seat at any table.