News: College of Liberal Arts

Michael Moncfrieff
People |

The commencement speaker is exploring the way ethnic violence explodes, in a bid to eventually help stop crises before they start.

Daniel Benyshek
Campus News |

The largest study of its kind found mothers who consumed their placenta passed on no harm to their newborn babies.

esports arena competition
Campus News |

Esport championship, an Oprah Moment, and a (somewhat) daring neurologist — News from around campus

man at the top of a valley
People |

Archaeologist Alan Simmons retires after 25 years of bringing the depth of time and big perspective to UNLV.

Decorated commencement cap that reads Future Doctor
People |

The emerging tradition of DIY decorated mortarboards offers professor insight into current day culture.

Portrait Marta Meana
Research |

Honors College Dean Marta Meana’s research dispels stereotypes surrounding women’s sexuality and changes the way doctors treat patients.

Martin Puchner
Arts and Culture |

Harvard professor and Norton anthology editor Martin Puchner on the importance of World Literature and how it can impact students.

Portrait of anthropology professor Debra Martin a classroom.
People |

Anthropology professor Debra Martin, a 2018 Distinguished Professor, finds the evidence of violence throughout human culture.

The Believer Festival graphic
Arts and Culture |

Two-day Black Mountain Institute event features literary, music, and visual artists.

man at microphone
Arts and Culture |

Can the spoken word community lead us in improving social justice efforts? A new book by acclaimed poet Javon Johnson considers the possibility.

Campus skyline
Campus News |

Awards recognize those on campus who demonstrate a commitment to community partnership

Oprah Winfrey with her arm around Tayari Jones
People |

The Black Mountain Institute fellow talks storytelling, social issues, and that fateful call for Oprah's Book Club.