News: College of Liberal Arts

desert mountain landscape
Research |

UNLV history professor Michael Green on why the state became a magnet for federal projects.

Acting U.N.L.V. President Marta Meana
Campus News |

Meana, a professor and administrator at UNLV since 1997, will serve in UNLV’s top post beginning July 1 through the completion of a national search.

Portrait Javon Johnson
People |

Like a poetry verse, the artist-turned-academic said he’s most daring when he lets life flow.

hallway sign for counseling
People |

Michelle Paul, director of The PRACTICE, offers tips on when to seek mental health support and why it matters, especially during Mental Health Awareness Month.

MIssy Young
Campus News |

Technologist Missy Young will address aspiring women leaders at June 7 event.

UNLV students in caps and gowns celebrating commencement
People |

UNLV president will highlight exceptional students at commencement who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.

woman outside
People |

DiBenedetto came from New York to study with leading professors and live in a different part of the country. “And Las Vegas is that,” she said.

Michael Moncfrieff
People |

The commencement speaker is exploring the way ethnic violence explodes, in a bid to eventually help stop crises before they start.

Daniel Benyshek
Campus News |

The largest study of its kind found mothers who consumed their placenta passed on no harm to their newborn babies.

esports arena competition
Campus News |

Esport championship, an Oprah Moment, and a (somewhat) daring neurologist — News from around campus

man at the top of a valley
People |

Archaeologist Alan Simmons retires after 25 years of bringing the depth of time and big perspective to UNLV.

Decorated commencement cap that reads Future Doctor
People |

The emerging tradition of DIY decorated mortarboards offers professor insight into current day culture.