News: College of Liberal Arts

Beverly Rogers
People |

Ardent collector and ÐÔÊӽ紫ý alumna Beverly Rogers on the value of books as historic artifacts.

Carol C. Harter
Arts and Culture |

An oral history of the Black Mountain Institute by founder Carol C. Harter, president emerita.

girl reading a book
Arts and Culture |

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý’s Black Mountain Institute heads into its second decade: A roundtable discussion on mission, money, and dreams in the Republic of Letters.

four portraits
People |

Our Alumni of the Year tell us what the learned when they faced a (fake) fire, a blank canvas, a dreaded phone call, and a mother's mortality.

Six portraits
People |

Our Alumni of the Year tell us what they learned when facing a roomful of corporate lawyers, during a big interview, and amidst the chaos of stock traders.

Thompson family
People |

Despite the untimely death of one of its members, the Thompson family perseveres. For their hard work and dedication to ÐÔÊӽ紫ý, they have been selected as the 2015 Honorary Rebel Family.

Jefferson Kinney
Research |

Researcher knew there was a connection between diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease. Now they’ve discovered that introducing a brief sickness may help.

Stephen Lazarus
People |

On a whim, Stephen Lazarus signed up for a class while dealing cards. It was a decision that saved the ER-doc’s life.

Georgiann Davis
Research |

In her University Forum lecture, sociology professor Georgiann Davis discusses how intersex people navigate their lives.

Las Vegas strip
Research |

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý professor Bo Bernhard — a keynote speaker for ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Research Week Oct. 12-16 — explains how the science of intelligence bends in the direction of ÐÔÊӽ紫ý.

students view art gallery
Arts and Culture |

While art is a focal point for visuals, this story reminds us of the impact it can have on the written word.

Joshua Shenk
People |

The acclaimed writer and new executive director of the Black Mountain Institute on the personal nature of art, the importance of creative partnership, and his long and winding road to Las Vegas.