News: Department of Political Science
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The free event will open on Sept. 28 with a reading by the film's writer and narrator — activist and Oglala Lakota poet Layli Long Soldier.
News stories from the summer featuring UNLV students and faculty.
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Program includes workshops, activities to awaken participants’ inner 'warrior queens.'
News highlights featuring UNLV faculty and students who made local and national headlines.
Zachary Billot is the first student in UNLV history to receive the nationally-competitive award.
President Keith E. Whitfield continues decades-long commencement tradition, honoring 10 students who embody the academic, research, and community tenacity of the graduating class.
A collection of news stories highlighting the experts and student changemakers at UNLV.
Billot, a political science major and a member of the Honors College, is one of just 62 students nationwide to win the highly coveted award.
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More internships on the horizon for students interested in sports entertainment careers, thanks to a privately funded program.
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The problems facing our world and how UNLV helped find solutions.
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Student achievements including competition wins, a science fellowship first, and new innovations splashed local and national news headlines in 2022.
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Five UNLV graduates will be recognized by President Keith E. Whitfield during winter commencement for their combination of academic excellence and service to the community.