News: Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Graduation surprise
Campus News |

News stories from the summer featuring 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ students and faculty.

Decorated grad cap at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ commencement
Campus News |

President Keith E. Whitfield continues decades-long commencement tradition, honoring 10 students who embody the academic, research, and community tenacity of the graduating class.
 

women wearing t-shirt that says 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Home of the Brave
Campus News |

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

Karl Aharonian
People |

Karl Aharonian's path to 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ began thousands of miles from Las Vegas.

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ letters surrounded by roses
Campus News |

A roundup of news stories highlighting 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ faculty and students who made headlines locally, nationally, and globally.

woman hidden behind bush holds book
Arts and Culture |

Elise Pearlstine â€” wildlife biologist, perfumer, author, alumna — discusses the complex and storied relationship between humans and fragrant plants in her newest book.

man posing in lab
Research |

A polymer created by a longtime chemistry professor can lower the risk of fires when used as a component of lithium-ion batteries.

Ph.D. engineering graduate George William Kajjumba is hooded during the Spring 2022 commencement ceremony
Campus News |

Student achievements including competition wins, a science fellowship first, and new innovations splashed local and national news headlines in 2022.

candid of man in suit jacket talking to a woman
People |

Vice President for Research David Hatchett's first goal is hiring more staff to make it easier for faculty to get grant funding.

Lake Mead
Campus News |

A collection of news stories highlighting 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ experts who made headlines locally, nationally, and around the world.

man working with microscope
Research |

Here's how 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's radiochemistry program is building a diverse workforce for the nation's nuclear energy sector.

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.