News: College of Liberal Arts
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Following the release of a UNLV film department documentary, the Boyd School of Law helps lead discussions on the future of Windsor Park.
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A yearlong collection of headlines featuring community resources, training programs, and partnerships to move Southern Nevada forward.
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Student achievements including competition wins, a science fellowship first, and new innovations splashed local and national news headlines in 2022.
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Groundbreaking discovery was the norm for Rebel researchers in 2022. Here's a selection of our favorite news-making UNLV research highlights from the year.
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Five UNLV graduates will be recognized by President Keith E. Whitfield during winter commencement for their combination of academic excellence and service to the community.
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From a new-found obsession with true crime podcasts to mourning rituals across cultures, this class examines the ways in which death captivates our attention.
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A roundup of students and faculty whose innovation and expertise made news headlines.
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From the problems of feeding wild horses to new pet store ordinances, students explore moral issues related to animals.
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A collection of news stories highlighting UNLV students and faculty who made headlines locally, regionally, and internationally.
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Federal funds will help UNLV PRACTICE create youth treatment programs for early bipolar disorders and psychosis.
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Psychological and brain sciences grad student Aldo Barrita's fellowship helps expand research in Latino humanities.
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UNLV-led research seeks ways to fold virtual class-inspired feature into post-pandemic return to in-person STEM instruction.