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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

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.

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.

The Chain Maker

The AI race between the US and China is no longer just about faster chips or bigger models — it's a battle over entire technology ecosystems. And sitting at the center of it all is Taiwan, the island that builds the chips powering both sides, yet has little say in how AI's rules are written.

Nevada Independent

There are dozens of data centers in Nevada — and more on the way. Are they really as bad for the environment as they’re made out to be?

Inc

Experts are beginning to unravel why modern life messes with our time perception, making you feel like life is passing in a blur. 

Los Angeles Times

There are many states in America where a governor shares the ticket with his or her running mate. Nevada is not one of them.

Liberal Arts Experts

An expert in neurodevelopmental disorders, such as autism, schizophrenia, and epilepsy.
An expert in foreign policy and international security.
An expert on the apocalypse, and American literature and culture.
An expert in child development. 
An expert on international politics and globalization.
An expert in both urban sustainability and political extremism, including white supremacy

Recent Liberal Arts Accomplishments

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…
Shane W. Kraus (Psychology) recently co-authored three publications examining emerging issues in mental health, compulsive sexual behavior, and sexual media use. In a new integrative review (Ketogenic therapy as a potential novel treatment approach for PTSD: an integrative review and proposed mechanistic model) published in Frontiers in…