News: Greenspun College of Urban Affairs

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William S. Boyd School of Law Alumnus of the Year and former public defender John Piro's work recognized for helping pursue mental-health reform within the justice system.

Nicholas Barr poses on UNLV's campus, his work focuses on homeless young adults and military service members.
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Mindful of the needs of homeless youth, the social work professor has created a program to help.

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Through a new KUNV podcast, Latinx students are at the helm of creating historical content in an accessible format.

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Campus News |

Criminal justice mentorship program helps first-generation students navigate college

A group of four U.N.L.V. nursing students work on a manikin at the Clinical Simulation Center of Las Vegas.
Campus News |

A collection of news stories capturing the excitement of UNLV’s campus in June, July and August.

Evelyn Johnson by a vase of flowers.
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As a UNLV alum, employee, and mom, Johnson works to enhance UNLV every day.

Ashton Ridley standing outside UNLV's Greenspun Hall
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Once an intern in public radio, UNLV alum Ashton Ridley is now paying it forward.

Portrait of Eliza Hallman, seated
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This executive assistant says the classified staff are the glue that holds UNLV together.

Carlos Flores stands in front of a bank of television screens
Arts and Culture |

How the gatekeepers in pop culture find exclusivity in their fandom.

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The UNLV Medical School and its students have been among the beneficiaries.

A portrait of UNLV associate professor Emily Salisbury standing in front of the Florence McClure Women's Correctional Center.
Arts and Culture |

‘Orange is the New Black’ has mirrored real-life circumstances of women offenders since its debut in 2013.

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Triple-major Martha Amaya’s research explores the interactions between policing, public policy, and crowd science.