News: Department of History
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ English instructor Brittany Bronson named a New York Times opinion writer. Plus new books on Nevada history and women in the workforce.
Waqar, a junior in 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s Honors College, one of just 58 college students nationwide selected for $30,000 award based on academics, public service leadership potential.
Professor Joanne Goodwin's project is filling a gap in the history of Las Vegas. Learn more about the documentary series 'MAKERS: Women in Nevada History.'
History professor takes a look at how the civil-rights struggle played out in second-tier cities like Grand Rapids, Mich.
Public invited to meet 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ historians, archivists, and subjects of new book on pioneering women who shifted boundaries of women's employment in Las Vegas.
The Dec. 8 University Forum Lecture explores fundamental themes in 20th Century fashion.
Exhibit explores history between the Culinary Workers Union, Local 226 and the City of Las Vegas.
Three-part documentary exploring the advancement of women in the state over the past 100 years to air on Vegas PBS.
Historian Michael Green on some of our greatest (depending on how you look at it) political leaders.
With the help of clothing connoisseur Corinne Sidney, 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ graduate students get a lesson in fashion and history. Take a peek inside her legendary closet.
Professor Lynn Comella hits on the highlights of the city's brothel history — from the rise of Block 16 to the raid on Roxie's.
Here's how McCarran went from a dusty stop on the Transcontinental Airmail Route to a major international airport.