News: College of Liberal Arts

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People |

From groundbreaking researcher to 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ president, Marta Meana reflects on the unexpected moments of her long career.

Michael Green
Business and Community |

Has candidate mudslinging and voter vitriol always been this unpleasant? 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ history expert Michael Green explains the evolution of political decorum in America.

Undergrad researcher Benjamin Sabir helps H. Jeremy Cho examine an atmospheric water harvesting device. (Jeff Scheid/51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ)
Campus News |

A monthly roundup of the top news stories featuring 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ staff and students.

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Campus News |

Through 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's interdisciplinary research areas, faculty are cooking up solutions to large-scale problems impacting Las Vegas, the Southwest, and beyond.

A psychology lab researcher tracks the eye movements of a toddler through the eye-tracker.
Research |

Take a look inside the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ lab studying how small humans see others — and learn how you and your child can participate.

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Research |

The platform transforms 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s research infrastructure, enhances the university’s data-driven culture, and supports strategic decision-making to expand faculty opportunities.

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People |

The sociologist found her 'light' at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ by studying families seeking community and citizenship.

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Campus News |

Week-long program uncovers the 'hidden curriculum' in graduate education for students in STEM disciplines.

Gretchen Grierson sits on a gray chair in her office
People |

From her career to her philanthropy, the Liberal Arts Alumna of the Year is always quick to lend a helping hand (and ear).

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Campus News |

The Top Tier initiative is aimed at unifying the university’s health sciences programs.

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People |

The former English department chair and American lit buff will support faculty and help develop their teaching and research.

Students pass by Lied Library as they walk campus on the first day of Fall 2024 semester classes
Campus News |

A collection of news highlights featuring students and faculty.