News: School of Life Sciences

A woman stands in the forest
People |

Family COVID diagnoses didn't slow Genesis Krisel Leon's determination to help those underserved in medicine.

Graduates seated in red caps and gown during a previous 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ commencement
People |

An enduring commencement tradition continues this spring as 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ president honors seven outstanding students who exemplify the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.

medical worker in full protective suit making "LV" sign with hands
Business and Community |

As the pandemic tightened its grip on Nevada, the nation, and the world, 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ responded in ways big and small. Members of the media also turned to 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's faculty experts for answers.

Professor Ashkan Salamat in his lab at U.N.L.V.
Research |

A yearlong collection of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ faculty making the news for their discoveries and contributions to the community.

Woman wearing a U.N.L.V. mask
Campus News |

A collection of news stories highlighting the election, COVID-19, and scientific discovery at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.

BMW students
Research |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ students share their stories in a thought-provoking Brookings podcast series exploring immigration in the U.S.

solider in fatigues
People |

Johnathan Scott says his time in the Army taught him that as long as you keep fighting, there's nothing you can't achieve.

Political Science Major Su-Hanah Andrews studies on the 2nd floor of Hospitality Hall
Campus News |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ takes on another school semester with precaution and discovery.

full body image of Joy MckKenna
People |

Seeing opportunities to meet needs during the COVID-19 crisis, the 2020 summer Ph.D. graduate stepped in to help. 

A U.N.L.V. banner on campus.
Campus News |

A collection of news stories featuring the people and programs of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.

Eight U.N.L.V. graduates pose for a photo in their graduation attire.
Campus News |

A collection of stories featuring 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s continued flexibility and adaptability in the face of COVID-19.

rows of test tube vials with blue tops
Research |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ microbiologist Brian Hedlund among 119 to join consensus statement published in the journal Nature Microbiology.