UNLV Liberal Arts

Let's stand united on this day of freedom and keep working toward justice and equity.

📣High school students: Join us on a unique journey to explore how museums preserve and shape our understanding of the past. Don't miss the Witnessing History Summer Camp June 8-12, co-hosted by The Mob Museum and Atomic Museum . Sign up today for only $100! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdyExslVqFc55tIikwp0J11zL4c7fPUYDsJz2XdkFFh5XCadQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=113031782817288631613

Happy Pride Month! Let’s celebrate our diversity and stand for equality.

The College of Liberal Arts is hosting an exciting lineup of summer camps for high schoolers and recent high school graduates, beginning June 1. Topics include mock trial, witnessing history, law, financial literacy and archaeology. Programs feature hands-on activities, field trips, and experiential learning. For more information, contact Mary Rose Stark at [email protected].

This Memorial Day let us remember and honor those who lost their lives in the line of service. May we never forget their courage and sacrifice.

ICYMI: Earlier this month, several COLA students received UNLV Libraries Lance and Elena Calvert Awards for Undergraduate Research. The awards are designed to encourage UNLV students to conduct research and become lifelong learners. Way to go, COLA scholars! UNLV Department of History UNLV Department of Interdisciplinary, Gender, & Ethnic Studies

Congrats again, Rebels!

Congrats to Stephanie Perrone on receiving her B.A. in English with a concentration in Professional Writing and minor in Marketing. Stephanie was involved on campus in many ways – as student engagement programming assistant for COLA, copy editor for the Scarlet & Grey, senior editor of Beyond Thought journal, DSAC Recruitment and Public Relations committee member, resident assistant for Housing, and baritone section leader for the UNLV Star of Nevada Marching Band. Her favorite memory was supporting the College of Liberal Arts Open House. Kudos, Stephanie! UNLV College of Liberal Arts Alumni

Shoutout to Emilia Dang on receiving her B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Gender & Sexuality. Emilia was a lead peer mentor for the Warrior Queen Project: A Women's Empowerment Program, Career and Professional Development committee member with DSAC, FYS peer mentor for COLA 100LA, IGES Research Fellow, Neon Pacific Initiative intern, and a COLA intern. With her active involvement in the college, Emilia says the College of Liberal Arts taught her that diverse perspectives and worldviews enrich our understanding of humanity, fostered by compassion, empathy, and community. Way to go, Emilia! UNLV College of Liberal Arts Alumni

Congratulations to Outstanding Grad Mayahuel Velazquez on receiving her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Family Studies with a 3.88 GPA. Maya has been a research assistant for UNLV’s Auditory Cognition and Development Lab the past two years. Her work received a best poster presentation award at UNLV’s annual undergraduate research symposium, and she was recognized as Research Assistant of the Year by her lab in 2025. Maya has held many positions on UNLV’s campus, including secretary of the university’s Psi Chi International Honor Society, COLA peer mentor, and assistant coordinator for the Outreach Undergraduate Mentoring Program.

Maya’s work off campus is just as impressive. She worked directly with clients during an internship with UNLV’s Mojave Counseling Adult Psychiatry and Mental Health Clinic, and she volunteered with the National Alliance on Mental Illness and Three Square. Maya plans to continue her studies at UNLV, pursuing a master’s degree in couple and family therapy from the Kerkorian School of Medicine. Kudos on all your hard work, Maya. We are so proud of you! UNLV College of Liberal Arts Alumni