News: Greenspun College of Urban Affairs
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As climate change and hurricanes dominate the news, alumna and Telemundo journalist Vanessa Hauc is raising awareness on the impact in Latino communities.
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Mentored by practicing legal professionals, undergraduate students in the mock trial team are already learning what it takes to become a trial lawyer.
UNLV's team of rapid-fire competitive policy debaters advanced to the elite eight of the season's first tournament.
![Portrait of Jason L Wasden](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/articles/main-images/D71732_002.jpg?itok=hd4EZ0uU)
This new director of government affairs said he was drawn to UNLV where innovation knows no bounds.
![Exhibits at the Mob Museum](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/articles/main-images/960_Made-Men.jpg?itok=gWpEjvGY)
Forum lecture will examine the rhetoric of the Mob Museum, both within the exhibits, and in its broader context in the Las Vegas community.
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Student DJs curated a Back to UNLV Spotify list to impart some advice.
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Students in UNLV's crisis and emergency management program focus on preparedness for potential disasters
Student-produced show Rebel Report wins an Emmy Award while its student reporters go on to land jobs.
![child on a tablet device](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/articles/main-images/nc_D71606_016.jpg?itok=V2SZuCrB)
Benjamin Burroughs studies how new media industries channel children’s attention.
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UNLV's community engagement office fosters collaboration with entities throughout Southern Nevada for the betterment of both.
Participants in the School of Public Policy’s Grantwell course make big-money decisions to help local nonprofits
![Erika Schumacher at Red Rock Canyon](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/articles/main-images/D71544_001.jpg?itok=5QcG6xG1)
Erika Schumacher leans on her experiences as a chief ranger of public lands to coordinate the UNLV emergency crisis management program.