News: Department of Political Science
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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.
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A collection of news stories highlighting UNLV students and faculty who made headlines locally, regionally, and internationally.
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A collection of news stories highlighting research wins, expert insights, and academic achievement.
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For Emily Powers, some of her most important experiences at UNLV happened outside of the classroom — through the Honors College.
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A roundup of prominent news stories highlighting university pride, research, and community collaboration.
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UNLV political science expert explains the history of the region, why the recent U.S. political visits anger China, and the influence of the Ukraine-Russia conflict.
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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 UNLV experts who made headlines locally, nationally, and around the world.
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UNLV Brookings Mountain West and Lincy Institute scholars review Silver State’s economic development efforts of the past decade and present agenda for the next five years.
UNLV president will highlight exceptional students at commencement who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.
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A collection of news stories highlighting the experts and student changemakers at UNLV.
A collection of news stories highlighting the experts and student changemakers at UNLV.