News: College of Liberal Arts

A new book reveals how current social structures thwart the mobility of black and brown youth, even those who ‘play by the rules.’

UNLV sociology doctoral students study how two politically polarized activist groups use social media to organize and impact legislation.
Francisco Franco used to commute to school in a stock Oldsmobile in the late 1990s. When he was invited last year to bring the same car — now a custom lowrider — back for an art exhibit, it was a full-circle moment for the UNLV alumnus.

New UNLV study lays bare cultural reasons around the globe for bikini waxing and man-scaping.

A two-time UNLV alum, Pete Reyes is studying for a third degree while working full time and making indie-electronic albums.

New research unveils the anterior cingulate cortex’s role in memory retrieval and potential implications for dementia treatment.

Gloria Flores and her son, Michael, share a stage as they both earn degrees on the same day.

This assistant professor of English pursued varied academic interests but found his purpose studying the stories of indigenous peoples.

Check out the exhibit at Lied Library to see what messages Latinx students have conveyed at commencement in recent years.

Lauralyn Sandoval, vice president of new markets at Aristocrat Technologies, to address aspiring women leaders at June 6 event.
UNLV president will highlight exceptional students at commencement who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.

Alumna realized she could influence elected officials — before she could even vote. Here's how you can too.