News: Department of Sociology

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People |

The sociologist found her 'light' at UNLV by studying families seeking community and citizenship.

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People |

The Facilities Management project manager has been leading a collaborative effort to improve and update the security for Frank and Estella Beam Hall.

The Las Vegas strip as seen on Super Bowl weekend (Josh Hawkins/UNLV).
Campus News |

A collection of news stories and highlights featuring UNLV students and faculty.

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Campus News |

As the nation's most-watched sports entertainment event rolls into town, UNLV researchers are available to provide expertise.

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Business and Community |

Meet some UNLV grads who've had a hand in shaping the city's sports identity. 

Spooky season at UNLV (Becca Schwartz\UNLV).
Campus News |

A collection of news stories focused on research, expert insights, and academic achievement.

Students at Pida Plaza on the first day of classes (Josh Hawkins, UNLV).
Campus News |

A roundup of prominent news stories highlighting university pride, research, and community collaboration.

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Campus News |

A collection of news stories highlighting the experts and student changemakers at UNLV.

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Campus News |

A roundup of news stories highlighting UNLV faculty and students who made headlines locally, nationally, and globally.

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Campus News |

A roundup of prominent news stories highlighting university pride, research, and community collaboration.

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Research |

Vanessa Núñez focuses on the role of faculty and staff in shaping institutional policies to support undocumented students.

U.N.L.V.'s first conference tournament championship—and automatic bid to the NCAA Championship—since winning the Big West in 1994. It will be the Lady Rebels first NCAA tournament appearance since 2002. March 9, 2022 (Josh Hawkins/UNLV)
Campus News |

A collection of news stories highlighting the experts and student changemakers at UNLV.