News: Department of Sociology

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Campus News |

A collection of news stories from the new year highlighting the experts and events at UNLV.

Professor Nancy Lough standing in front of Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas
People |

Great places are made of great people. Here are a few who made the news in 2020.

Claytee White sits in a chair and gestures toward a woman sitting to her right
Arts and Culture |

A sampling of university experts who sounded off on the year’s monumental movements surrounding race, ethnicity, and gender.

A woman sits on a couch holding on to a large dog
People |

Graduate College Alumna of the Year's time at UNLV left her with an appreciation for parsing differing, and often contradictory, viewpoints en route to becoming a champion for animals.

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People |

Sociology bachelor's has been foundational for College of Liberal Arts alumna of the year's ascent to heights of corporate leadership.

Nicole Santero at home, surrounded by BTS memorabilia, including a poster.
People |

Nicole Santero balances her job communicating about the School of Public Health with her doctoral research on the BTS phenomenon.

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Campus News |

A collection of news stories featuring the people and programs of UNLV.

Eight U.N.L.V. graduates pose for a photo in their graduation attire.
Campus News |

A collection of stories featuring UNLV’s continued flexibility and adaptability in the face of COVID-19.

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Business and Community |

UNLV sociologist Simon Gottschalk provides tips on how to adjust to increased screen time during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Research |

UNLV researcher Marta Soligo on the impact of the coronavirus on tourism and why it matters.

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Research |

Governments and workers in sexualized tourism venues can partner to protect workers through code of conduct policies.

UNLV professor Matthew Lachniet works in his lab on campus.
People |

A collection of stories highlighting UNLV faculty and students who made the news in 2019.