News: College of Fine Arts

portrait of Rodrigo Lara Zendejas
Arts and Culture |

Lara is the artist-in-residence at The Rogers Art Loft — a multidisciplinary artist residency dedicated to inclusivity, originality, and empowerment of artists.

A man in a UNLV basketball jersey leans on a gold-colored Oldsmobile.
People |

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.

artwork made of crepe paper
Arts and Culture |

The event is free and includes hands-on activities, storytime, and more. All ages welcome.

two men on white background
Arts and Culture |

Podcast hosts UNLV alumni Babelito and Favyfav and professor Erika Abad for a conversation about Latinx representation in the media and Las Vegas.

a mace on a stand
UNLV History |

The processional marshal at commencement will be wielding the mace — a 12-pound symbolic weapon for defending the university and its people.

Decorated UNLV mortarboard with students in background
People |

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

cast on stage
Arts and Culture |

This season marks the center's 44th.

watercolor painting
Arts and Culture |

Graduating art major Zhe Zhang turns her gaze to UNLV's campus.

Dominic A. Armendariz working at his computer.
Research |

This Research & Creative Honors Program participant looked at learning theories to build a better school design.

Karsyn Wilson sitting on stage in an empty theater.
Research |

Through interviews and writing, this Research & Creative Honors Program participant discovered how storytelling empowers marginalized groups.

Christen Lena Gomez working at her computer.
Research |

This Research & Creative Honors Program participant makes educating children about the diversity within the Latino community fun.

Rafael Antonio Armendariz working at his computer.
Research |

This Research & Creative Honors Program participant sought to design a stadium that would better serve the community.