News: Department of Sociology
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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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Sociology bachelor's has been foundational for College of Liberal Arts alumna of the year's ascent to heights of corporate leadership.
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Nicole Santero balances her job communicating about the School of Public Health with her doctoral research on the BTS phenomenon.
A collection of news stories featuring the people and programs of UNLV.
A collection of stories featuring UNLV’s continued flexibility and adaptability in the face of COVID-19.
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UNLV sociologist Simon Gottschalk provides tips on how to adjust to increased screen time during the coronavirus pandemic.
UNLV researcher Marta Soligo on the impact of the coronavirus on tourism and why it matters.
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Governments and workers in sexualized tourism venues can partner to protect workers through code of conduct policies.
A collection of stories highlighting UNLV faculty and students who made the news in 2019.
A collection of stories featuring interesting discoveries driven by UNLV that have made news in 2019.
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UNLV sociologist on how interacting in online white supremacist networks can convert hateful words into real violence.
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UNLV's Alternative Breaks Program bolsters traditional classroom learning with hands-on experiences, immersing students in the issues facing communities throughout the region.