News: School of Life Sciences

four portraits of women
Research |

Four students on the chances they’ve taken, the confidence they’ve gained, and the dreams they continue to chase.

woman working on a wax model of skull
Campus News |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ dental students build up models rather than dissect cadavers to learn the physical landmarks of the jaw.

A portrait of doctoral student Michael Issacs
People |

Ph.D. student Michael Isaacs goes back to the basics to helping people with disabilities walk.

U.N.L.V. graduate in cap and gown in crowd
Campus News |

A collection of stories highlighting 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ students and faculty who made the news in 2018.

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ students at commencement
Campus News |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ president Marta Meana will highlight exceptional graduating students at commencement who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the Winter 2018 graduating class.

woman presenting at research symposium
People |

Sometimes they find that by helping others, they also help themselves.

Kenneth Jones
People |

College of Sciences Alumnus of the Year Kenneth Bruce Jones found a mentor during a game of three-on-three.

Brett Riddle holding a bike.
People |

Location, environment — and one superb teacher — inspired Riddle to get into the field of biogeography.

A plate of dollar bills shedded and coins with a knife and fork
Research |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ researchers explore how plant genes, food rescue, and financial savvy could help feed humankind.

lizard surrounded by cameras
Campus News |

A round up of news briefs from the fall 2018 issue of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Magazine.

A photo showing red flowers blooming at sunrise with mountains in the background as well as a photo of a student smiling at the camera in front of a lake.
Campus News |

Hop on over to this Instagram account for a biologist’s take on science and art.

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ logo sign
Research |

Funding from National Institutes of Health will support human genetics research, develop pipeline of scientists working to make Nevada a leader in personalized medicine.