Topic: politics

student-to-counselor ratio: 508-to-1
Research | April 5, 2017

Education policy experts stress the importance of access to mental health care in schools as counseling professions categorized as “bright outlook” occupations for workforce development.

Illustration of several people playing video games
Business and Community | April 3, 2017

Esports is moving from huddles around a computer to becoming the next big spectator sport — and resorts are betting that it’ll bring Millennials into casinos.

A woman crossing her arms in front of a slot machine
Business and Community | April 3, 2017

The relationship between resorts, eSports and the Gaming Control Board is still being fleshed out. UNLV researchers are right there to examine these emerging paradigms.

Aerial view of Greenspun Hall
Business and Community | March 1, 2017

Senator Harry Reid and Speaker John Boehner to co-chair institute within UNLV’s School of Public Policy and Leadership.

Refugees on a raft
Campus News | February 14, 2017

Political scientist Tiffiany Howard explains the causes and potential effects of the thousands of people fleeing Syria’s ongoing civil war.

Amy Poehler as Leslie Knope
Arts and Culture | February 2, 2017

What NBC's 'Parks and Recreation' can teach us about feminism.

Jayce Farmer
Campus News | January 27, 2017

The public policy professor discusses trust for politicians, the influence of social media, and the state's next legislative session.