News: College of Liberal Arts

Claytee White, Director, Oral History Research Center at the Historic Westside School
People |

Oral historian Claytee White has spent a career recording Las Vegans’ personal histories. Now she speaks about her own remarkable roots.

Dustin and Rochelle Hines
Research |

Husband-and-wife team Dustin and Rochelle Hines research brain cells in their quest for solutions to degenerative diseases and developmental disorders.

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Campus News |

Jenna Morton will address next generation of Nevada leaders June 8 at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.

Gary Totten
People |

This chair of the English department finds the diversity of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ a good match for his interest in multi-ethnic literature.

Mecca Walker holds up 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ license plate
Campus News |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ plates drive scholarship increases for Rebels.

Gwynn Hobbs Grant speaks at a podium
Athletics |

Former 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ basketball player Gwynn Hobbs Grant encourages Native American youths to create their own success.

Poet Heather Winterer reads selections from her book "The Two Standards" during the Black Mountain Institute Alumni Reading Series
Arts and Culture |

Writers will contribute to the cultural landscape at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ and the community.

Fireworks ignite during commencement
People |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ has a commencement tradition for the president to select and highlight exceptional students who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.

Manuela Bowles sits at a table and reads
Research |

New graduate and author Manuela Bowles on rejection letters, Margaret Atwood, and building a career long before commencement.

student Alexis Hilts and assistant professor Matt Bernacki
Research |

Undergrad Alexis Hilts will present her honors thesis at the American Psychological Association's national conference.

Closeup of books
Research |

From professional reasons to personal connections, faculty across campus share why they’re fond of certain works they penned.

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Business and Community |

Offered for the first time this year, the Community Engagement Awards recognize four 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ employees for commitment to community-focused research and service.