Topic: society and culture

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.

U.N.L.V. signage with Fall leaves in the background
Research | October 14, 2014

Stacey Tovino emphasizes need for health law changes to address disparities.

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Business and Community | October 7, 2014

As state becomes a center for drone development, a Boyd School of Law task force looks at legal implications of the technology.

Students practice on a dummy
Business and Community | March 21, 2014

51ԹϺ nursing professors share their list of milestones that have affected nurses and improved health care in our state.