News: College of Liberal Arts

Portrait Marta Meana
Research |

Honors College Dean Marta Meana’s research dispels stereotypes surrounding women’s sexuality and changes the way doctors treat patients.

Martin Puchner
Arts and Culture |

Harvard professor and Norton anthology editor Martin Puchner on the importance of World Literature and how it can impact students.

Portrait of anthropology professor Debra Martin a classroom.
People |

Anthropology professor Debra Martin, a 2018 Distinguished Professor, finds the evidence of violence throughout human culture.

The Believer Festival graphic
Arts and Culture |

Two-day Black Mountain Institute event features literary, music, and visual artists.

man at microphone
Arts and Culture |

Can the spoken word community lead us in improving social justice efforts? A new book by acclaimed poet Javon Johnson considers the possibility.

Campus skyline
Campus News |

Awards recognize those on campus who demonstrate a commitment to community partnership

Oprah Winfrey with her arm around Tayari Jones
People |

The Black Mountain Institute fellow talks storytelling, social issues, and that fateful call for Oprah's Book Club.

Portraits of Claudia Keelan and Georgiann Davis
Research |

Georgiann Davis and Claudia Keelan earned top honors from the Nevada System of Higher Education for their research and creative accomplishments.

Portrait of Lena Rieke
People |

This law library fellow enjoys the challenge of helping students ferret out reliable information.

Portrait of Amanda Gordon, Alumni Board and Volunteer Relations Coordinator
People |

So married to UNLV that she had her wedding reception on campus, this alum says working at her alma mater is a natural progression.

Portrait of Peter Gray, Assistant Professor of Anthropology
Campus News |

First of its kind study looked at UNLV’s 8-Bit team as it readies for Mountain West Showdown against Boise State University.

Beth Wi waves to robot Pepper
Campus News |

Grad students present their best work at annual Inspiration, Innovation, Impact showcase on Feb. 2.