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College of Liberal Arts News

The College of Liberal Arts offers students a well-rounded education in the humanities and social sciences. Students develop strong analytical and communication skills for a lifetime of learning and discovery that can be applied to a wide variety of careers.

Current Liberal Arts News

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People |

UNLV sociologist examines the often-overlooked population in trailblazing book.

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People |

How learning to ask for help can help students explore new career paths and build confidence for life after graduation.

Thomas Ware
People |

The College of Liberal Arts Alumnus of the Year helps homeowners and community associations navigate property rules and controversies in contract law.

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Arts and Culture |

Nearly 160 issues of publication offer researchers a look at the businesses, culture, and connections that shaped the gentlemen’s club industry.

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Campus News |

A selection of prominent headlines featuring UNLV experts from July and August.

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People |

From advancing their professions to improving the lives of others, this year’s honorees are putting their expertise to work in ways that reflect the values and experiences they gained at UNLV.

Liberal Arts In The News

KLAS-TV: 8 News Now

Rising innovators in the marijuana and psychedelics space will present their latest research and policy findings during the second annual Cannabis Policy Institute student showcase.

KLAS-TV: 8 News Now

Rising innovators in the marijuana and psychedelics space will present their latest research and policy findings during the second annual Cannabis Policy Institute student showcase.

Gambling Insider

Prediction markets call it trading. Sports books call it betting. On TikTok, the difference can determine which advertising rules apply.

Gambling Insider

Prediction markets call it trading. Sports books call it betting. On TikTok, the difference can determine which advertising rules apply.

KSNV-TV: News 3

As the 2026 midterm election draws closer, voters are weighing who they will support at the polls and which issues matter most to them — including young voters who could play an important role in the outcome.

Nevada Independent

Nevada’s Consumer Protection Bureau finds itself arguing against a utility billing change designed to better balance costs — something it has long supported.

Liberal Arts Experts

An expert on the storytelling in video games.
An expert in clinical psychology and mental health.
An expert in neurodevelopmental disorders, such as autism, schizophrenia, and epilepsy.
An expert in Nevada, Civil War, and gaming history.
An expert in auditory, language, and musical research.

Recent Liberal Arts Accomplishments

Margaret Harp (World Languages & Cultures) presented a paper, "Yver's Appropriation of Pliny," at the 58th annual meeting of The Rocky Mountain Medieval and Renaissance Association (RMMRA), hosted by the University of New Mexico's Institute for Medieval Studies in Albuquerque NM. The paper addresses late sixteenth-century understanding and…
Ph.D. student Alexis Rice (Psychological and Brain Sciences program) presented her research at the American Psychological Association Convention in Washington, D.C. Representing UNLV on a national stage, Rice presented “Hypervigilance as a Social Response to Identity-Based Threat,” highlighting her research on hypervigilance and identity-based…
Ph.D. student Alexis Rice (Psychological and Brain Sciences program) has been selected as a mentor and scholarship recipient for the Grad Rebel Advantage Program for the 2026–27 academic year. Through the program, Rice will mentor a cohort of 11 UNLV students as they navigate the graduate school application process, providing guidance on exploring…
John Hay (English) published an essay titled “On ‘Derek,’ Captain Ahab’s Evil Half Brother” in The Paris Review. This piece draws attention to the centennial of The Sea Beast (1926), the first film adaptation of Herman Melville’s Moby-Dick.
Katie Singsank (Psychology), a clinical psychology doctoral student, was selected as one of four graduate students nationally for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s 2026 Psychology Student Mentorship Program. The program provides specialized training in the neuropsychological care of individuals with multiple sclerosis, with an emphasis on…
Doctoral student Hoor Ul Ain, alumna Melanie Garcia, and Kara Christensen Pacella (Psychology) recently published a paper in Journal of American College Health on the relationship between university belongingness and eating disorder symptomatology in Muslim university students. Using archival data from the Healthy Minds Study, Ain found that sense…