News: Greenspun College of Urban Affairs

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People |

A journey over the Hoover Dam set the stage for alumna Camille Touton, now serving at the highest levels of government, to dedicate her life to protecting the nation’s waters.

portrait of student Kelsey Matthews
People |

Matthews, a social work major and a member of the Honors College, is one of just 58 students nationwide to win the highly coveted award. 

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People |

First-generation student strives to increase safety in the entertainment capital of the world.

U.N.L.V.'s first conference tournament championship—and automatic bid to the NCAA Championship—since winning the Big West in 1994. It will be the Lady Rebels first NCAA tournament appearance since 2002. March 9, 2022 (Josh Hawkins/UNLV)
Campus News |

A collection of news stories highlighting the experts and student changemakers at UNLV.

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Campus News |

The UNLV Pathways' workshops and networking events help young adults who have experienced the foster system and housing insecurity.

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Campus News |

UNLV Boyd Law School has 13 top 100 programs, including No. 1 ranking for legal writing. 

We Need to Talk sign on TV screen
Business and Community |

Latest episode in series presented by UNLV Libraries and Greenspun College of Urban Affairs will examine the hub of Las Vegas’ diverse Latinx communities and its significance in Nevada’s historical timeline.

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Campus News |

New communication studies class builds coping and resilience skills.

exterior of UNLV campus during RebFest event
Business and Community |

RebFest, an annual music festival organized and marketed by UNLV students, returns to campus this spring.
 

UNLV student Mary Blankenship poses for a photo on campus wearing a vyshyvanka, a traditional embroidered Ukrainian blouse
Research |

Ukraine native, chemist, and policy researcher Mary Blankenship explains how one aspect of the Russia-Ukraine war is being fought online, on TV, and on social media platforms.

Robert Lang seated at table
People |

Robert E. Lang Memorial Fellowship recognizes immense impact of late UNLV professor, seeks next generation of public policy leaders. 

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Campus News |

Through targeting hiring, the director of the School of Social Work is helping guide UNLV's work to address homelessness, interpersonal violence, and other issues in the region.