News: College of Liberal Arts

The "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign.
Campus News |

Welcome to the fabulous history of the Entertainment Capital of the World.

gloved right hand holds a small white bowl while left hand uses spoon to scoop out brown seeds
Research |

Student-led ÐÔÊӽ紫ý research team works molecular magic to transform a common kitchen spice into affordable, effective epilepsy therapies.

Amelia Davis holds holiday cards she designed in front of ÐÔÊӽ紫ý letters sculpture
Campus News |

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý alumna and Foundation graphic designer Amelia Davis embraces her fourth annual holiday card with creativity and gratitude.

A portrait of Huajing Maske
People |

Huajing Maske will lead the institute in promoting intercultural exchange, Mandarin language learning, and Chinese cultural understanding.

Students on campus.
Campus News |

A selection of top news headlines featuring ÐÔÊӽ紫ý faculty and students.

White woman with long brown hair wearing a dark jacket with Class of 2008 emblem and white, black, and red shorts and red shoes poses while sitting on grass with her back against the wheel of a red cannon outside the ÐÔÊӽ紫ý football complex
People |

Whether uplifting small businesses, supporting her alma mater, or championing student success as a Nevada regent, this year’s Achievement in Service Award recipient is happy to lend a helping hand.

collage of images of BMI lecturers and guests over the years
Arts and Culture |

Images that represent BMI’s 20-year history are on display through May 2026.

woman seated on round chair in preschool classroom surrounded by children's books
People |

Kids and everyday people make the best philosophers, according to professor Amy Reed-Sandoval.

Two male and one female students sitting at desks wearing virtual reality headsets
Campus News |

From trips to Peru and an alien zoo, ÐÔÊӽ紫ý faculty lead students on learning journeys via the university’s newest immersive learning tools.

Blonde woman wearing blue jeans and black shirt covered by a pink lightweight jacket extends her legs as she relaxes on steps outside on ÐÔÊӽ紫ý's campus
People |

Felicia Hersh’s original career plan vanished in the blink of an eye. Thankfully, another quickly surfaced, nudging the Liberal Arts Alumna of the Year into a career rich with history.

First day of classes.
Campus News |

The top news stories starring university students and staff.

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Campus News |

The College of Liberal Arts series connects the campus and community with experts who explore issues and the power of ideas.