News: College of Liberal Arts

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.

Students outdoors socializing, studying, reading, and interacting
People |

Transfer students explain how they found ways to thrive at a new school.

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People |

For her work as an advisor, instructor, mentor, and volunteer, Cheryl Tillotson was awarded the UNLV Alumni Association's Achievement in Service Award.

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People |

Lindsey Ricciardi's dedication to treating eating disorders and serving the community makes her standout as the Liberal Arts Alumna of the Year.

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People |

For Emily Powers, some of her most important experiences at UNLV happened outside of the classroom — through the Honors College.

Sunset from the outskirts of Taipei, Taiwan. (Thomas Tucker)
Business and Community |

UNLV political science expert explains the history of the region, why the recent U.S. political visits anger China, and the influence of the Ukraine-Russia conflict.

Students in red caps and gowns walking.
Campus News |

General studies bachelor’s ensures that life challenges don't stand in the way of completing a degree for students who've already completed a large number of credits.

UNLV anthropologist Brian Villmoare
Research |

In new paper, UNLV-led anthropology team balks at a widely held belief that modern humans experienced an evolutionary decrease in brain size.

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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.

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People |

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

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Research |

Vanessa Núñez focuses on the role of faculty and staff in shaping institutional policies to support undocumented students.

man in paneled room with seal of Nevada behind him
People |

Vincent Nava, ’19 MA Public Administration, works at the governor's office of new Americans.