News: College of Liberal Arts

White woman with long brown hair wearing a dark jacket with Class of 2008 emblem and white, black, and red shorts and red shoes poses while sitting on grass with her back against the wheel of a red cannon outside the UNLV football complex
People |

Whether uplifting small businesses, supporting her alma mater, or championing student success as a Nevada regent, this year’s Achievement in Service Award recipient is happy to lend a helping hand.

collage of images of BMI lecturers and guests over the years
Arts and Culture |

Images that represent BMI’s 20-year history are on display through May 2026.

woman seated on round chair in preschool classroom surrounded by children's books
People |

Kids and everyday people make the best philosophers, according to professor Amy Reed-Sandoval.

Two male and one female students sitting at desks wearing virtual reality headsets
Campus News |

From trips to Peru and an alien zoo, UNLV faculty lead students on learning journeys via the university’s newest immersive learning tools.

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.

distorted photo of UNLV campus and banner
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.