News: Department of Interdisciplinary, Gender, and Ethnic Studies

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Research |

Authors explore social justice efforts springing from art, techniques for helping students accept new knowledge that may threaten long-held beliefs, and more.

Portrait Javon Johnson
People |

Like a poetry verse, the artist-turned-academic said he’s most daring when he lets life flow.

Decorated commencement cap that reads Future Doctor
People |

The emerging tradition of DIY decorated mortarboards offers professor insight into current day culture.

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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.

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Research |

Professor Lynn Comella on the adult store industry, a highly profitable segment of popular culture that scholars and policymakers know surprisingly little about.

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Campus News |

The featured speakers from UNLV Creates share their wishes for this fall's incoming students.

A student and faculty member examine an experiment under magnification.
Research |

McNair/AANAPISI programs for low-income, first-generation students matches undergrads with faculty mentors that share their focus and goals.

Flor Cardona
People |

President’s 2017 Classified Employee of the Year Flor Cardona says she is living the American dream

Fireworks ignite during commencement
People |

UNLV has a commencement tradition for the president to select and highlight exceptional students who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.

Constancio Arnaldo
Research |

Get into the world of Filipino boxing and masculinity through postdoctoral scholar's research.

Christina Prendergast
People |

This alum says she chose to work at UNLV because she enjoyed attending the university so much that she just couldn't tear herself away.

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People |

Law professor Addie Rolnick and African American studies professor Brandon Manning on issues of race, self-defense, and Black Lives Matter.