News: College of Liberal Arts

Blonde woman wearing blue jeans and black shirt covered by a pink lightweight jacket extends her legs as she relaxes on steps outside on UNLV's campus
People |

Felicia Hersh’s original career plan vanished in the blink of an eye. Thankfully, another quickly surfaced, nudging the Liberal Arts Alumna of the Year into a career rich with history.

First day of classes.
Campus News |

The top news stories starring university students and staff.

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Campus News |

The College of Liberal Arts series connects the campus and community with experts who explore issues and the power of ideas.

aerial view of strip mall damaged by fire
Business and Community |

While unremarkable in style, the now-destroyed University Gardens plaza offered some beloved businesses to the neighborhood over the years.

Norma Jean Almadovar, a sex worker rights activist, poses with her collection of documents.
Research |

The Norma Jean Almodovar Papers document decades of advocacy and expand UNLV’s collecting initiative on sexual entertainment and economies.

An illustration that reads "20 Years of Black Mountain Institute"
Arts and Culture |

Free public events honor the rich history of UNLV’s literary center.

UNLV professor Brian Villmoare (right, in blue shirt) working at the Ledi-Geraru research site.
Research |

UNLV anthropologist and international research team find Ethiopian fossils; details published in Aug. 13 Nature paper.

Colette LaBouff sits in front of bookshelf with her pink boots up on the table
People |

Black Mountain Institute’s executive director reflects on its 20-year history.

Campus beauty.
Campus News |

A collection of the most prominent news stories from last month featuring UNLV staff and students.

Kass Moore in bright red shirt
People |

The career & life design director builds connections across campus and beyond.

Ariana Turiansky sits at table with folded arms
People |

Cool under pressure, the Office of the President's director of strategic operations and planning is being recognized for ‘Operational Excellence.’

a plane flies over Las Vegas Strip with snowy mountains in background
Research |

UNLV professor Dan Bubb assures anxious passengers that commercial flying remains the safest way to travel.