News: College of Liberal Arts

Brian Villmoare holds a replica of the Ledi-Geraru jawbone
Campus News |

UNLV anthropologist and international research team find African fossil, publish findings in March 4 issue of "Science."

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Research |

History professor takes a look at how the civil-rights struggle played out in second-tier cities like Grand Rapids, Mich.

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Campus News |

Professor Erika Engstrom on how aspects of religion and cultural values have become folded into the long-running, horror-based fictional TV program "Supernatural."

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Campus News |

Researchers Krystal Belmonte and Van Vo to be honored for academic excellence.

The jumpsuit may have originated as standard issue for airplane pilots in WWII, but its constant reinvention proves that utilitarian comfort can mesh with haute couture. This early piece by French designer — and Sidney favorite — Thierry Mugler features patch pockets and a drawstring waist but is made with hand-printed silk. (R. Marsh Starks/UNLV Photo Services)
Arts and Culture |

The Dec. 8 University Forum Lecture explores fundamental themes in 20th Century fashion.

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Research |
Michael Pravica discusses the science and politics behind climate change.
U.N.L.V. signpost
Business and Community |

Exhibit explores history between the Culinary Workers Union, Local 226 and the City of Las Vegas.

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Research |

Psychology professor Brad Donohue strips away the stigma among athletes associated with "mental health."

Claudine Williams, Dr. Carol Harter and Kitty Rodman
Arts and Culture |

Three-part documentary exploring the advancement of women in the state over the past 100 years to air on Vegas PBS.

Gov. Grant Sawyer with President John F. Kennedy
Business and Community |

Historian Michael Green on some of our greatest (depending on how you look at it) political leaders.

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Campus News |

Nursing professor's research is tackling Clark County's high mortality rate due to sepsis. Join her University Forum presentation to learn about the types of immune cells involved in sepsis and discuss treatments to boost these immune cells.

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Research |
Upcoming University Forum lecture explores the latest findings on how learning affects well-being, particularly in older adults. Join the conversation Oct. 15.