News: Greenspun College of Urban Affairs

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Campus News |

In the wake of the Oct. 1 shooting, UNLV academics found new avenues for study. In the process, they’re helping our community explore the issues and heal from the trauma.

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Research |

When toxic masculinity is part of a culture, male survivors of childhood abuse may turn to crime as a way to reclaim their masculinity.

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People |

Communication Studies Professor Jennifer Guthrie provides strategies on how to resolve problems in the workplace.

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People |

From UNLV Magazine fall 2018 issue

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Research |

Authors explore social justice efforts springing from art, techniques for helping students accept new knowledge that may threaten long-held beliefs, and more.

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Research |

A new book on NBC’s Parks and Recreation sheds light on how feminist ideologies and humor within the TV show helped challenge our thinking.

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Research |

A new book explores Gandhian thought and Quakerism to show us how both contribute to humanity’s quest for world peace.

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Campus News |

KUNV Radio announces new musical programming.

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Business and Community |

Community graduate research assistant program connects students to the nonprofit community.

Yuri Graves
Campus News |

Emergency Management Coordinator Yuri Graves is planning ahead for campus crises, communication, and prevention.

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Campus News |

From magic and witchcraft to building robots using Legos, these wild courses can put swordfighters in training and future presidents ready to deal with environmental catastrophe.

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People |

Ivet Aldaba-Valera was the first in her family to graduate from college and now she’s helping other first-generation students get to the finish line, too.