Topic: public policy

From Homeless to Advocate
A woman sits at a table with her mortarboard in front of her.
People | May 10, 2021
HOPE Scholar Theresa Butler earns her bachelor's and dives into public policy based on her experience.
A Moment that Shines Light on the Tools to Combat Racism
A man stands with his arms crossed looking out a window
Research | November 19, 2020
Professor Tyler D. Parry expanded his reading list in 2020 to understand this summer's racial reckoning, and look to tomorrow.
The Voices Beyond the Data of Public Policy Research
Research | November 13, 2020
UNLV students share their stories in a thought-provoking Brookings podcast series exploring immigration in the U.S.
Census Day: Why the 2020 Census Matters to Students
census form
Campus News | March 31, 2020
Policy decisions — such as how to allocate student loan and public health funds — rely on self-reported data.
'Health Care Reform and the 2020 Election' Conference March 12
gavel and stethoscope
Campus News | February 20, 2020
Law school to hosts conference with nonpartisan experts on health care reform in its continued quest to serve as a reliable public resource.
New Research Links Early-Life Mortality and Family Structure, Educational Attainment, Income
UNLV sign on campus
Research | July 9, 2019
A new study reveals stark disparities in mortality risk among children and youth across several measures of parental socioeconomic status.
Fading to Black: As Hit Netflix Series Ends, UNLV Professor Explores How Conditions Have Changed for Incarcerated Women
A portrait of UNLV associate professor Emily Salisbury standing in front of the Florence McClure Women's Correctional Center.
Arts and Culture | June 24, 2019
‘Orange is the New Black’ has mirrored real-life circumstances of women offenders since its debut in 2013.
At the Forefront: MGM Resorts Public Policy Institute at UNLV Tackles the Future of Work
Chuck Todd, host of NBC's Meet the Press, moderates a discussion at the Bellagio in Las Vegas between former U.S. Sen. Harry Reid and former Speaker of the House John Boehner.
Business and Community | April 25, 2019
Inaugural symposium highlights need for collaboration across academia, business, and government to secure a prosperous American workforce.
Class Puts Urban Affairs Students at the Scene of the Crime
Stands stand behind the police tape of a simulated crime scene
Campus News | April 25, 2019
Urban Adventure class draws in multiple disciplines to create a uniquely detailed scenario for students.
The Teachers' Union Fights: What They Really Want
protester with sign saying "Fair Contract Now!"
Research | March 5, 2019
Unions are fighting for their survival in the wake of a Supreme Court ruling.
What Harvard Can Learn from Texas
portrait of a man in a suit
Research | August 14, 2018
Law professor David Orentlicher on a solution to the controversy over affirmative action
How Unions Can Flourish After the Janus Decision
workers at protest rally
Business and Community | June 28, 2018
Thanks to strong political engagement programs, Nevada's labor organizations succeed despite an adverse legal environment, according to law professor Ruben J. Garcia.