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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Taking Humanities courses globally

The University of Nevada, Reno, in partnership with Extended Studies, is proud to offer its inaugural humanities study abroad course. The upcoming session in 2026 blends online learning with an immersive study-abroad experience in Rome, Italy where walking tours, museum visits and group discussions allow students to connect course readings to real-world sites and histories.

Upcoming global sessions
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About the College of Liberal Arts

The College of Liberal Arts houses 25 units, each preparing students to become critically literate, 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’s request for local performances and outreach activities by national and international touring artists.

College events

Dec 29
Pull Me Apart: Respresenting the Body in Painting at McNamara Hallway Gallery 08:00 AM Arts & Culture
Jan 27
Home Truth: Image-making in Absence by Steven Seidenberg at John & Geraldine Lilley Museum of Art 12:00 PM Arts & Culture
Jan 27
This Just In: Recent Additions to the Lilley Museum of Art Collection at John & Geraldine Lilley Museum of Art 12:00 PM Arts & Culture
Jan 27
Homeland Security: Images from the Epicenter of the Cuban Missile Crisis at John & Geraldine Lilley Museum of Art 12:00 PM Arts & Culture
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College news

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Center for Constitutional Law a ‘focal point’ for support of teacher education, civic engagement

At a time when civic literacy and constitutional understanding are needed, new center positions the University as leader in shaping thoughtful dialogue

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How does AI-generated art contribute to or challenge traditional notions of creativity?

Associate Professor of Art and Head of Digital Media at the University of Nevada, Reno, explores the relationship between artificial intelligence and creativity

On the left, Rondel's book cover which reads "A danger which we do not know. A philosophical journey into anxiety" and on the right, David Rondel.

Is anxiety always something to be avoided, or is there a valuable philosophical role in human development and experience?

Philosophy Chair David Rondel examines the nature of anxiety from a philosophical perspective

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