News: Department of Philosophy
News highlights starring UNLV students and faculty who made local and national headlines.
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UNLV President Keith E. Whitfield honors six graduates for their unwavering commitment to excellence.
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Program includes workshops, activities to awaken participants’ inner 'warrior queens.'
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LutumPotentia wins first place in business competition with their idea for making composting easier.
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From the problems of feeding wild horses to new pet store ordinances, students explore moral issues related to animals.
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A collection of news stories highlighting research wins, expert insights, and academic achievement.
A collection of news stories featuring stargazing and change at UNLV.
A sampling of university experts who sounded off on the year’s monumental movements surrounding race, ethnicity, and gender.
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These faculty members aren't just accomplished in their academic fields. They all have one thing in common: success in the hobbies they're passionate about.
Some students spent their summer lounging peacefully at the pool. Zantana Ephrem spent hers studying just war theory.
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This aspiring "world-improvement strategist" hopes that studying in Israel will help her gain a more in-depth perspective on Middle East conflicts and allow her to improve her Arabic.
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Learn from UNLV students who just landed prestigious scholarships to study in Asia, Central America, and Europe.