Department of Political Science News
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Current Political Science News
Brookings foreign policy expert and UNLV faculty to discuss Southern border relationship as part of free public lecture series.
Roundup of the hottest news headlines featuring UNLV students and staff.
News highlights featuring UNLV students and staff who made (refreshing) waves in the headlines.
The program will help Alejandro Rios prepare for career in immigrant and refugee advocacy.
Leya Dagher knew she wanted to start a business and with the help of UNLV resources, she established Swalty Mediterranean.
Group offers opportunities for exploration and growth of Las Vegas fashion industry — and themselves.
Political Science In The News
When Swarthmore, Pa., resident Scott Richardson first voted in a U.S. presidential election, it was for Democrat Jimmy Carter in 1976. Richardson cast his ballot for Republican Donald Trump in 2016. But after being disillusioned by Trump’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Richardson chose Democrat Joe Biden in the 2020 election.
Rebecca Gill, an associate professor in political science at UNLV, discusses the top issues for voters in Nevada heading into the 2024 presidential election in November.
United States Vice President Kamala Harris, smiling and shaking hands with her husband, Douglas Emhoff, greeted thousands of supporters inside Chicago's United Center as red, white and blue balloons dropped from the ceiling. The 59-year-old politician gave the most important speech in her life on the evening of August 22, after accepting the nomination of the Democratic Party as a presidential candidate.
With nearly 43 million Americans burdened by federal student loan debt, the debate over how lawmakers should address this issue is deeply polarized along party lines. While the Biden-Harris administration has made student loan forgiveness a policy priority, speculation grows about the future of student loans under a potential second Trump presidency.
The average borrowing cost of $32,000 for a bachelor’s degree is a significant issue impacting millions of Americans. As talk of a potential Harris-Walz administration gains traction, the question arises: What would their approach to student loans look like if they win the White House?
Oil and gas companies have been pressuring Ohio landowners to allow hydraulic fracturing on their property and are turning to state law to force compliance when there is resistance, according to a study published this week in Nature Energy.