News: College of Liberal Arts
A sampling of university experts who sounded off on the year’s monumental movements surrounding race, ethnicity, and gender.
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A first-generation student finds her calling by helping UNLV's students navigate their challenges.
A collection of news stories highlighting the election, COVID-19, and scientific discovery at UNLV.
Ph.D. student Kendra McGlothen's research ties for first in the Graduate College’s annual Rebel Grad Slam competition.
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Although the COVID-19 pandemic has barred neuroscience Ph.D. student Andrew Ortiz from the lab, he continues to research diseases that affect millions of Americans.
UNLV President Keith E. Whitfield to honor four Winter 2020 graduates for their academic, research, and community impact.
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After a semester of learning the behind-the-scenes operations at the Barrick, junior J. Walsea offers advice for any student seeking internships as the pandemic rages on.
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UNLV replaces remedial courses with “corequisite” courses so incoming students don't fall behind before they even start college.
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Through the postcard project, readers share their beautiful reflections of struggles and hope.
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‘Dark Days, Bright Nights’ by Matthew O'Brien presents vivid oral account of hope and recovery from homelessness.
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Professor Tyler D. Parry expanded his reading list in 2020 to understand this summer's racial reckoning, and look to tomorrow.
A collection of news stories highlighting UNLV’s commitment to community, health care, and research.