News: College of Liberal Arts

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People |

The author, assistant professor, and University Libraries Alumnus of the Year has become a go-to expert on the history of slavery in the Americas and cultures in the African diaspora.

The Sphere on the Las Vegas Strip.
Campus News |

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

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People |

The College of Liberal Arts Alumnus of the Year went from being uncertain about the future of his education to being one of the top residential real estate agents in the Las Vegas Valley.

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People |

Safiyya Bintali will attend Educause’s annual conference and network with technology professionals to further her IT career goals.

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People |

Though she didn't become a marine biologist, the Graduate College Alumna of the Year charted a course that now supports researchers.

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People |

The behavioral neuroscientist hopes to help UNLV students push through adversity and pursue pathways to STEM careers through partnerships.

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Arts and Culture |

Jarret Keene takes his students along on the writing process for a new young adult novel.

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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Research |

UNLV faculty earned two grants this summer through NASA’s Minority University Research and Education Project to enhance STEM curriculum for students and advance promising research.  
 

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Arts and Culture |

The free event will open on Sept. 28 with a reading by the film's writer and narrator — activist and Oglala Lakota poet Layli Long Soldier.

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People |

UNLV students from different majors come together to take on one of the biggest sporting events ever hosted by Las Vegas.

Graduation surprise
Campus News |

News stories from the summer featuring UNLV students and faculty.