News: College of Liberal Arts

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Campus News |

Growing demand drives growth in online courses. Here are the people and tools helping faculty cross the digital divide.

Jeanne Hamrick
People |

College of Liberal Arts Alumna of the Year Jeanne Hamrick helps keep the funds flowing to Southern Nevada charities.

Paul Moradkhan
People |

Honors College Alumnus of the Year Paul Moradkhan keeps the region's ledgers in the black through his work with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce.

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Research |

The public is invited to get a first-hand glimpse at innovation.

Eric Fries
Research |

Archaeologist Eric Fries digs deep into the Maya civilization.

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Arts and Culture |

The Barrick Museum's D.K. Sole on UNLV's role in ensuring that "we never forget."

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Campus News |

In the days after the Oct. 1 tragedy, UNLV mental health experts helped hundreds deal with the trauma. Three of them share their insights.

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Research |

After the Oct. 1 shooting, UNLV researcher Stephen Benning found increases in stress and gratitude. Here, he shares perspective on his findings.

Six UNLV women researchers sitting down in a lounge area
Research |

The history of health research is one of men studying men. Several UNLV researchers are flipping the script, creating new possibilities for women’s health and well-being in the process.

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Campus News |

In the wake of the Oct. 1 shooting, UNLV academics found new avenues for study. In the process, they’re helping our community explore the issues and heal from the trauma.

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People |

Do children raised by male caregivers have different perceptions of gender as a result of who raised them? This psychology major spent her summer exploring the question.

woman
Research |

Some students spent their summer lounging peacefully at the pool. Zantana Ephrem spent hers studying just war theory.