News: Department of Geoscience

2022 U.N.L.V. Spring Commencement Ceremony for the Graduate College.  May 13, 2022 (Josh Hawkins/51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ)
Campus News |

A collection of news stories highlighting the experts and student changemakers at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.

professor talking to students in the field
People |

How this professor-in-residence is a "Force for Change" for future scientists at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.

women in africa carrying water jugs
Research |

Hydrophilanthropy, the practice of aiding those in water-scarce regions, can transform lives. But when done carelessly, it can lead to immeasurable harm.

U.N.L.V. Football players entering Allegiant Stadium
Campus News |

A collection of news stories highlighting the experts and student changemakers at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.

U.N.L.V.'s first conference tournament championship—and automatic bid to the NCAA Championship—since winning the Big West in 1994. It will be the Lady Rebels first NCAA tournament appearance since 2002. March 9, 2022 (Josh Hawkins/51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ)
Campus News |

A collection of news stories highlighting the experts and student changemakers at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.

A laser beam emitting a blue light is projected into a diamond anvil cell
Research |

Findings could have implications for our understanding of distant, water-rich planets.

Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine graduates line up to cross the commencement stage
Campus News |

A collection of 2021 headlines highlighting medical school milestones, a steady stronghold on diversity and research rankings, student success, and media mentions featuring faculty experts.

people doing research
Research |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ researchers made international headlines this year with their discoveries. Here's a roundup of some of our top stories of 2021.

A man stocking shelfs at the food pantry
Campus News |

A collection of news stories featuring research and accomplishment at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.

New mineral from Earth’s lower mantle
Research |

New mineral from Earth’s lower mantle surfaced as diamond inclusion; study led by 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ geochemist Oliver Tschauner.

A researcher working in the lab of the Chambers-Grundy Center for Transformative Neuroscience
Campus News |

A collection of news stories featuring collaboration and reflection at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.

Student playing Jenga
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A collection of news stories highlighting community and perseverance at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.