News: School of Public Policy and Leadership
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Vincent Nava, ’19 MA Public Administration, works at the governor's office of new Americans.
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A collection of news stories highlighting the experts and student changemakers at UNLV.
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UNLV Global Entrepreneurship Experience students learn how food has influenced the rich and long history of Reggio Emilia.
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What the world needs now is volunteers. This Urban Affairs program coordinator aims to connect you to the opportunities.
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The UNLV Pathways' workshops and networking events help young adults who have experienced the foster system and housing insecurity.
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UNLV Boyd Law School has 13 top 100 programs, including No. 1 ranking for legal writing.
Robert E. Lang Memorial Fellowship recognizes immense impact of late UNLV professor, seeks next generation of public policy leaders.
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The workload doesn't ease up once basketball season is over for the 12-year athletics department employee.
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Craig Valdez is among the panelists for the Nov. 3 “We Need to Talk” series. Attend in person or watch online.
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Clark County is second in the nation in under-25 homelessness. Researchers at UNLV have come up with recommendations to help stem the tide.
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Greenspun College of Urban Affairs Alumna of the Year Caitlin Saladino helps provide significant insights into the Mountain West for researchers, policymakers, and the public alike.