News: College of Liberal Arts
A new book explores what Thai food in America can tell us about the people cooking it and the people consuming it.
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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.
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Amber Williams, a martial artist set to earn her doctorate in psychology at 23, studies stereotypes and breaks them. Here's how she got to UNLV.
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Inspired by a '00s movie and a grandfather she never met, Alexis Hilts found her path to medical school.
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"The Sagebrush State" is an essential tome to appreciating the history, and vagaries, of governance in the state.
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Readings and events will explore the human experience through topics including race, class, inequality, and resilience.
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From works providing context for today's political issues to the unexpected inspiration of sheep, Black Mountain Institute staff offer their recommendations.
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New research reveals how undocumented students pursue justice and joy at the nation’s most diverse campus.
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UNLV archaeologists Arlen and Diane Chase spoke with Salt Lake City alums as the Alumni Association launches its new Rebels Forever membership structure.
A new study reveals stark disparities in mortality risk among children and youth across several measures of parental socioeconomic status.
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The UNLV Medical School and its students have been among the beneficiaries.
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Triple-major Martha Amaya’s research explores the interactions between policing, public policy, and crowd science.