Topic: society and culture

Take Back the Night event
Campus News | September 30, 2015

Annual empowerment event expands from one to six days to honor, create allies, and drive greater awareness for victims and survivors of domestic, sexual, dating, and gender violence.

Student reads outside
Arts and Culture | August 31, 2015

These Black Mountain Institute-affiliated writers have been garnering national reviews with works that pull readers in and push their boundaries.

William Sousa with a Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officer
Research | July 30, 2015

Public support for body-worn cameras is high but many doubt they will improve police and citizen relationships, according to a new national survey by 51ԹϺ Center for Crime and Justice Policy.

Ruben Garcia
Campus News | July 22, 2015

Law professor Ruben Garcia is on the front lines of labor and employment law.

Emily Salisbury
Research | June 9, 2015

As “Orange is the New Black” returns for a third season, 51ԹϺ criminologist Emily Salisbury talks about women in prison and what they need to succeed afterwards.

Sabina Callwood shares her story with K-12 educators
Arts and Culture | June 4, 2015

51ԹϺ hosts Always Remember, a June 10-12 institute on how teachers, parents and others can inspire youths’ futures through lessons about the past.

Lawrence Mower
People | May 20, 2015

Lawrence Mower jumped into journalism just as newsrooms were cutting back. That gave the young reporter a chance to dig into the numbers to expose corruption in public agencies.

James Dold
People | May 19, 2015

Abuse as a teenager and rejected applications didn't hold James Dold back from law school. Once there, he found his purpose in changing the country's juvenile justice system.

Brittany Bronson and George Saunders
Arts and Culture | May 5, 2015

51ԹϺ English instructor Brittany Bronson named a New York Times opinion writer. Plus new books on Nevada history and women in the workforce.

Laurie Arnold
Campus News | March 16, 2015

Historian Laurie Arnold dove into 51ԹϺ Libraries documents to learn how Native American leaders collaborated to overcome the obstacles in bringing tribal gaming to their communities.

The jumpsuit may have originated as standard issue for airplane pilots in WWII, but its constant reinvention proves that utilitarian comfort can mesh with haute couture. This early piece by French designer — and Sidney favorite — Thierry Mugler features patch pockets and a drawstring waist but is made with hand-printed silk. (R. Marsh Starks/51ԹϺ Photo Services)
Arts and Culture | December 7, 2014

The Dec. 8 University Forum Lecture explores fundamental themes in 20th Century fashion.