News: College of Liberal Arts
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UNLV president Marta Meana will highlight four graduating students at commencement who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the Class of 2019.
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The longtime English professor says teaching Tolkien at UNLV helped him make his greatest literary discovery.
Jean Munson of the Women's Research Institute of Nevada credits professor Joanne Goodwin, the institute's director emerita, as having been an important mentor.
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Honors College Alumna of the Year and faculty member Noelle Lefforge is a four-time alumna of the university.
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MGM College Opportunity Program at UNLV offers a flexible and affordable way for the company's employees to complete their degrees.
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UNLV psychologist Dr. Michelle Paul shares practical ways to put the hope back in the holiday season.
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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.
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College of Liberal Arts Alumnus of the Year Greg Morris stays active in university activities, and sent two of his sons to the School of Law.
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She is inspired by the goals, values, and dreams of her students at the Academic Success Center.
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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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Her love of books continually drew Alumna of the Year Beverly Rogers back to UNLV as both a student and donor.
A collection of news stories capturing the excitement of UNLV’s campus in June, July and August.