News: College of Liberal Arts

Virginia Smercina stands at entrance of Graduate Commons
People |

The soon-to-be two-time ÐÔÊӽ紫ý alumna is helping graduate students find their voice and advocate for themselves.

A 1950s housewife winks at the camera while stirring a pot and standing against the background of a cartoon-drawn kitchen
Research |

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý-led study is the first to examine attitudes of men toward the social media housewife trend that calls for return to traditional gender roles.

two women and one man working in ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Lab
Research |

Faculty and students from the Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Lab help solve missing persons cases.

Campus landscape
Campus News |

Some of the hottest headlines featuring ÐÔÊӽ紫ý faculty, staff, and students.

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý letters with red flower petals falling around it
People |

Across generations, Rebels share how ÐÔÊӽ紫ý served as the setting for their love stories.

woman in blue jacket leads group of student volunteers at water conservation center in north las vegas valley
Campus News |

Student-volunteers connect with nature and community during Service Day at ÐÔÊӽ紫ý's Center for Urban Water Conservation.

campus showing a ÐÔÊӽ紫ý banner
Research |

New research shows PTSD symptoms and pain can trigger one another in the first few weeks after sexual assault.

Some early studying during the opening week of the Spring 2026 semester (Josh Hawkins/ÐÔÊӽ紫ý).
Campus News |

A look at some of the most eye-grabbing headlines featuring ÐÔÊӽ紫ý faculty, staff, and students.

An illustration that reads "20 Years of Black Mountain Institute"
Arts and Culture |

Long-standing literary organization welcomes the public to events for writers and the Las Vegas community.

man's hands shown typing on laptop with ÐÔÊӽ紫ý branded coffee mug on table
Campus News |

University’s online nursing master’s programs, bachelor’s in psychology, and master’s in engineering crack the top 50 in publication’s annual list of nation’s best online degree programs. 
 

collage of three male alumni including one in army fatigues, one in a suit jacket, and one sitting on desk in office
Research |

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý grads are ignoring stereotypes and uncovering the rewards of these vital healthcare and education roles.

two adults organizing and distributing food at event
Campus News |

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý community outreach programs offer practical learning opportunities for students while leveraging our resources to address societal needs.