News: Department of Political Science
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Professor Michael Bowers on writing the essential textbook on Nevada's political scoundrels and budget battles.
![Portrait of Lena Rieke](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/articles/main-images/D71983_001.jpg?itok=JrtWZsgd)
This law library fellow enjoys the challenge of helping students ferret out reliable information.
![student Alexis Hilts and assistant professor Matt Bernacki](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/articles/main-images/AlexisHilts.jpg?itok=S1Z4i_Xt)
Undergrad Alexis Hilts will present her honors thesis at the American Psychological Association's national conference.
![Refugees on a raft](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/articles/main-images/Refugees_390513880.jpg?itok=FPXVXFB9)
Political scientist Tiffiany Howard explains the causes and potential effects of the thousands of people fleeing Syria’s ongoing civil war.
![CNN technician Shawn Flowers watches the debate from the media gallery](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/articles/main-images/nc_D71209_75_0.jpg?itok=DHWaBrHF)
UNLV played host to the third and final presidential debate of the 2016 election. Our favorite news stories capturing the preparation, the big day, and beyond.
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This UNLV alum roots for the New York Mets, and for every Rebel who needs his help as he leads the UNLV Support Team.
![Jennifer Hurtado](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/articles/main-images/Hurtado_D71190_210.jpg?itok=ZWty3LAh)
The best summation of the presidential debate experience: "No one treated me like a student. For a couple of hours, I felt like a professional."
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From finances to energy, health care, and more, UNLV graduate student researchers are asking important questions about America’s future.
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Political science professor David Damore is one of UNLV's go-to sources for context on the state’s hot-button issues.
The one-time UNLV homecoming queen returns to help build UNLV School of Medicine’s curriculum.
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Students and the Las Vegas community will gather to watch live streams of the debates leading up to the final contest Oct. 19 at UNLV.
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Political science professor David Damore on how just a few Nevada votes can turn an entire election.