News: Department of History

Hoover Dam
Campus News |

The problems facing our world and how UNLV helped find solutions.

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.

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

Groundbreaking discovery was the norm for Rebel researchers in 2022. Here's a selection of our favorite news-making UNLV research highlights from the year. 

The sun breaks over a ranch house
Research |

The Walking Box Ranch is a direct link to the world of 1930s Hollywood glamor and a vital resource for UNLV's students of historic preservation.

woman posing with colorful lighting
People |

This admin assistant has been running around campus since she was a kid. Now she's the 2022 President's Classified Employee of the Year.

photo illustration of woman with icon of a group of people
People |

The history-making program manager helps shape college women leaders and advocates for human rights.

portrait of man in his office
People |

The Honors College’s new assistant director of advising and retention initiatives has a long record of helping UNLV students find their way.

 

man teaching in college classroom
People |

History professor Paul Werth named a 2022 Guggenheim Fellow.

Hoover Dam at sunset
Business and Community |

Payday on Block 16 will feature a historic red-light district walking tour, expert talks, and Depression-era films; April 26 event is free with registration.

Deirdre Clemente Associate Professor
People |

Service-learning award recipient Deirdre Clemente teaches students to use historical knowledge gained through archival research to create new ways to educate the public.

 

woman posing outdoors by a wall
People |

The head of educational initiatives works to develop information literacy skills in students.

tanks with Ukrainian flag
Campus News |

UNLV history department launches mini-course to provide context for the unfolding Russian invasion.