News: College of Liberal Arts

A woman in a karate gi kicks.
People |

Amber Williams, a martial artist set to earn her doctorate in psychology at 23, studies stereotypes and breaks them. Here's how she got to 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.

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People |

Inspired by a '00s movie and a grandfather she never met, Alexis Hilts found her path to medical school.

A historical photo shows the original Nevada Capitol
Business and Community |

"The Sagebrush State" is an essential tome to appreciating the history, and vagaries, of governance in the state.

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Business and Community |

Readings and events will explore the human experience through topics including race, class, inequality, and resilience.

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Arts and Culture |

From works providing context for today's political issues to the unexpected inspiration of sheep, Black Mountain Institute staff offer their recommendations.

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Research |

New research reveals how undocumented students pursue justice and joy at the nation’s most diverse campus.

Mayan sculpture on display
Research |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ archaeologists Arlen and Diane Chase spoke with Salt Lake City alums as the Alumni Association launches its new Rebels Forever membership structure.

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Research |

A new study reveals stark disparities in mortality risk among children and youth across several measures of parental socioeconomic status.

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People |

The 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Medical School and its students have been among the beneficiaries.

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People |

Triple-major Martha Amaya’s research explores the interactions between policing, public policy, and crowd science.

A woman leans against a chain-link fence as the sun sets in the background.
Research |

A new book reveals how current social structures thwart the mobility of black and brown youth, even those who ‘play by the rules.’

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Research |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ sociology doctoral students study how two politically polarized activist groups use social media to organize and impact legislation.