News: College of Liberal Arts

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Campus News |

UNLV replaces remedial courses with “corequisite” courses so incoming students don't fall behind before they even start college.

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Arts and Culture |

Through the postcard project, readers share their beautiful reflections of struggles and hope.

Matthew O'Brien
People |

‘Dark Days, Bright Nights’ by Matthew O'Brien presents vivid oral account of hope and recovery from homelessness.

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Research |

Professor Tyler D. Parry expanded his reading list in 2020 to understand this summer's racial reckoning, and look to tomorrow.

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People |

Achievement in Service Award winner Michael Green is UNLV's resident expert in all things Silver State.

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People |

Graduate College Alumna of the Year's time at UNLV left her with an appreciation for parsing differing, and often contradictory, viewpoints en route to becoming a champion for animals.

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Research |

UNLV research team explores the population and politics of 13 swing states, pushing beyond the old blue state-red state model and painting a new picture where changing suburbs influence outcomes.

UNLV professor Michael Green
Business and Community |

Snail mail ballots have a long history of success, says UNLV historian Michael Green, so why all the controversy?

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People |

Sociology bachelor's has been foundational for College of Liberal Arts alumna of the year's ascent to heights of corporate leadership.

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Business and Community |

UNLV political scientist Dan Lee examines America’s two-party system and how electoral rules benefit major party candidates on Election Day.

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Research |

Brookings Mountain West and The Lincy Institute student researchers embrace remote learning and engage in public policy research to benefit UNLV and the region.

UNLV professor Rebecca Gill
Business and Community |

UNLV political and judicial expert Rebecca Gill explains the history of the United States’ contentious appointment process, how it differs from other nations, and the implications of a recent vacancy.