News: Greenspun College of Urban Affairs

Max Ornelas throws a left uppercut
Athletics |

Criminal justice student Max Ornelas juggles hitting the books and hitting the heavy bag as a pro boxer.

Campus skyline
Campus News |

Awards recognize those on campus who demonstrate a commitment to community partnership

Portrait of Yuri Graves, UNLV's first emergency manager, stands by a call box.
People |

The university's emergency manager comes by his experience with crisis planning courtesy of the U.S. Coast Guard.

Vanessa McConnell interviewing Rehan Choudhry
Campus News |

Student experiences are the focus of Greenspun College of Urban Affairs partnership to launch the Emerge + Music festival.

UNLV debate team members
Campus News |

UNLV’s young debate team is ranked fifth in the nation and poised to make a deep run in March’s National Debate Tournament.

building exterior
Campus News |

In Season 2, find out why UNLV is one of U.S. News & World Report’s most diverse campuses in the nation.

Melissa Rorie at a gaming table.
Research |

Criminal justice professor Melissa Rorie digs into the relationship between Nevada's casinos and its gaming regulators.

Portrait of Amanda Gordon, Alumni Board and Volunteer Relations Coordinator
People |

So married to UNLV that she had her wedding reception on campus, this alum says working at her alma mater is a natural progression.

Allison Slaughter seated at a desk.
Business and Community |

UNLV practicum helps social work students find the right fit and connect to future jobs.

Tamara Madensen outside T-Mobile Arena.
Research |

UNLV professor uses crime science to head off chaos in public spaces.

Wesley Hirni and Chuck Akin in their studio.
People |

When The Killers wanted to film a video in their hometown this year, they called UNLV grads Chuck Akin and Wes Hirni to guide their way.

Greenspun Hall
Business and Community |

Co-chaired by Sen. Harry Reid and Speaker John Boehner, board includes high profile experts who will direct bipartisan, research-based public policy solutions.