Elevating humanity

In the College of Liberal Arts, our accomplished faculty in the Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities foster critical thinking, effective communication, and analytical prowess focus on solving intricate problems, grasping ethics, and embracing adaptability. Experience the essence of elevating humanity.

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About the College of Liberal Arts

The College of Liberal Arts houses 25 units, each preparing students to become critically w88 casino gamesliterate, global citizens who pursue professional work in the arts, humanities, social sciences and beyond.

About the College
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Departments and programs

The College of Liberal Arts is home to 14 departments and two programs each filled with an active community of scholars and educators specializing in fields ranging from art history to linguistics, criminal justice to philosophy.

Departments and programs
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Centers and schools

The College of Liberal Arts houses three centers and two schools dedicated to advancing scholarship and building communities across a variety of critical areas, such as global studies, social justice and public research.

Centers and Schools
 
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Sharing with our community

The College is dedicated to sharing history, culture and creativity with more than just our University campus through cutting-edge museum exhibits, public talk series, musical performances featuring world-class artists, and more.

Community Engagement

Black Rock Press

Black Rock Press publishes a range of literary, visual and experimental materials that address the evolving nature of the book.

The Lilley Museum of Art

The John and Geraldine Lilley Museum of Art provides a range of inclusive programming, world-class exhibitions, community events and learning opportunities.

Performing Arts Series

The Performing Arts Series was created from the community&w88 live casinorsquo;s request for local performances and outreach activities by national and international touring artists.

Diversity, equity and inclusion

The College continues to develop collaborations and partnerships on campus and in the community as part of our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and elevating humanity.

Diversity and inclusion

College events

Sep 15

All Day

Arts

JoyIn Community Collage at Church Fine Arts
Sep 18

07:00 PM

Arts

Faculty Recital at University Arts Building
Sep 19

05:00 PM

Academic Lectures and Seminars

UNR Core Humanities' Joe Crowley Distinguished Professor Talk:Rhetoric, Magic, and Misidentification: On Persuading Difficult Audiences at Frandsen Humanities
Sep 20

06:00 PM

Arts

Nevada Wind Ensemble Free Concert on the Quad w88 casino games loginat University of Nevada, Reno
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College news

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Professor Valerie Fridland receives competitive Fellowship for the second time

The National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship is supporting Fridland in the completion of another book

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University of Nevada, Reno School of Music welcomes Maureen Yuen

Yuen, a violinist and researcher, joins the school’s faculty

Professor Kathleen Leonard honored with ASUN Service-Learning Faculty Award

College of Liberal Arts Spanish lecturer recognized for integrating community engagement and experiential learning in innovative Spanish course

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