Topic: society and culture

A UNLV Food Pantry tote bag filled with groceries.
Business and Community | July 7, 2021

Nearly 2 in 5 college students nationwide are affected by food insecurity, with numbers continuing to rise during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Juneteenth flag, concentric white stars on a field of red and blue
Campus News | June 16, 2021

Student Diversity & Social Justice celebrates holiday marking the end of slavery with website full of reading suggestions, music, documentaries, and more.

A man gestures while on stage
Campus News | May 25, 2021

Associate professor Mark Padoongpatt will tackle the history of and rise in anti-Asian sentiment and violence in a special episode of 'We Need to Talk.'

A woman sits at a table with her mortarboard in front of her.
People | May 10, 2021

HOPE Scholar Theresa Butler earns her bachelor's and dives into public policy based on her experience.

Portrait of James Cheng, the library data analyst for the UNLV Libraries
People | May 10, 2021

The University Libraries data analyst is collecting data to improve services for students and faculty.

handwritten sign saying "Stop Asian Hate"
People | May 4, 2021

Aldo Barrita uses his skills as a researcher to bring awareness to anti-Asian racism, which has spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic.

woman presenting
Campus News | April 21, 2021

Community-Based Research 2021 Award recipient Patrice Leverett’s research equips teachers with skills to address discipline in ways that mitigate bias.

unlv solar decathlon team during construction
Campus News | April 20, 2021

Multidisciplinary student team overcame 2020 pandemic obstacles and competition delays to win first in the operations and presentation categories, and second place for innovation and energy.