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The UNLV Department of Sociology combines innovative research with teaching and community service to address questions of social change, diversity, social justice, and sustainability in urban environments.
What's Happening
A collection of news stories highlighting the experts and student changemakers at UNLV.

As the Russia-Ukraine conflict continues to escalate, UNLV researchers are available to provide expertise.
New report shows lower life expectancy for young Americans; 'aggressive action' needed to increase survival rates for infants, children, young adults
A collection of 2021 headlines highlighting medical school milestones, a steady stronghold on diversity and research rankings, student success, and media mentions featuring faculty experts.
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In the News
- Mar. 31, 2022 | KNPR News
- Mar. 30, 2022 | Las Vegas Sun
- Mar. 3, 2022 | Nevada Independent
- Mar. 3, 2022 | Newswise
- Mar. 2, 2022 | Las Vegas Review Journal
Upcoming Events
Our Faculty
Experts
- Vice President of Economic Development
- Associate Professor, Sociology
- Professor of Sociology
- Assistant Professor of Sociology
- Professor, Sociology
Accomplishments
- Jun. 3, 2022
- Apr. 12, 2022
- Apr. 5, 2022
- Mar. 29, 2022
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The Department of Sociology is one of the departments in the College of Liberal Arts.