News: College of Fine Arts
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Lara is the artist-in-residence at The Rogers Art Loft — a multidisciplinary artist residency dedicated to inclusivity, originality, and empowerment of artists.
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.
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The event is free and includes hands-on activities, storytime, and more. All ages welcome.
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Podcast hosts UNLV alumni Babelito and Favyfav and professor Erika Abad for a conversation about Latinx representation in the media and Las Vegas.
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The processional marshal at commencement will be wielding the mace — a 12-pound symbolic weapon for defending the university and its people.
UNLV president will highlight exceptional students at commencement who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.
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This season marks the center's 44th.
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Graduating art major Zhe Zhang turns her gaze to UNLV's campus.
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This Research & Creative Honors Program participant looked at learning theories to build a better school design.
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Through interviews and writing, this Research & Creative Honors Program participant discovered how storytelling empowers marginalized groups.
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This Research & Creative Honors Program participant makes educating children about the diversity within the Latino community fun.
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This Research & Creative Honors Program participant sought to design a stadium that would better serve the community.