News: Greenspun College of Urban Affairs

Hands rest hanging ourside of jail bars
Business and Community |

Criminal justice professor Emily J. Salisbury studies how the treatment of inmates affects all of us.

students and parents upacking boxes from cars
Campus News |

Back-to-school events to highlight UNLV campus traditions and student involvement, culminating with the president’s annual State of the University address Sept. 15.

Students peform a dance on stage
Campus News |

The featured speakers from UNLV Creates share their best advice with incoming students.

students talk in class
Campus News |

As the campus gears up to host the final presidential debate, UNLV professors are making direct connections between their course materials and this year's ground-breaking election season.

American flag with a shadow of a person
Campus News |

Nine free public lectures are planned on campus to evoke conversation and facilitate understanding about the election process and related issues.

Barbara Richards
People |

Barbara Richards’ nine years of service captured her first-place honors in this year’s President’s Classified Employee of the Year competition.

Naomi Lewis
People |

Environmental studies major Naomi Lewis finds a practical application for her passion at a nonprofit.

Mike Vardakis
People |

Undergraduate Mike Vardakis couldn’t settle on his academic path until an internship showed him the possibilities.

Devron Brown
People |

Criminal Justice graduate Devron Brown's lesson in "adulting."

Nicole Santero
People |

When she noticed boy band fans controlled worldwide Twitter trends, journalism grad Nicole Santero wanted to know why.

Brittnie Watkins
People |

Brittnie Watkins excels at keeping multiple balls in the air as she earns four UNLV degrees, mothers two, and fulfills a state Supreme Court clerkship.

commencement ceremony
Campus News |

UNLV has a commencement tradition for the president to honor a few exceptional students who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.