Topic: Civic Engagement

Making Waves in Radio
Vanessa McConnell sitting in a radio control booth
People | March 26, 2021
Nontraditional student Vanessa McConnell forging a path to bring diversity to sports broadcasting.
Call Me, Maybe? UNLV Study Probes How People Connected During the Pandemic
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Research | March 9, 2021
UNLV social media expert Natalie Pennington shares the top 10 takeaways of research on the impact of video chats, email, online gaming, and other communication tech on stress, loneliness, and relationships.
Five Things to Do to Become an Engaged Voter
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People | February 16, 2021
Public Policy professor Jayce Farmer stresses the importance of looking at how and why your local government is spending taxpayer money.
Launching A Business Amid the Pandemic
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People | February 5, 2021
Alumna puts communication, law degrees to work while co-founding new firm.
We Need To Talk Series on Systemic Racism Returns Feb. 4
Claytee White seated with "We Need to Talk" on TV screen behind her
Business and Community | January 28, 2021
The series, sponsored by UNLV Libraries and the Greenspun College of Urban Affairs, will be live-streamed by UNLV TV.
UNLV Newsmakers 2020: Social Justice
Claytee White sits in a chair and gestures toward a woman sitting to her right
Arts and Culture | December 30, 2020
A sampling of university experts who sounded off on the year’s monumental movements surrounding race, ethnicity, and gender.
A Force of Influence: Children as YouTube Stars
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Research | December 16, 2020
UNLV expert on emerging media Benjamin Burroughs examines the ethical considerations of child-created content.
MGM-College Opportunity Program Graduates First Master's Degree Students
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People | December 14, 2020
Seven women are the first to complete the Urban Leadership Program thanks to partnership.
Communicating About COVID-19
UNLV communication studies professor Rebecca Rice
Research | December 10, 2020
As public health and local government officials grapple with misinformation, UNLV crisis communication researcher Rebecca Rice shares battle plan tips.
UNLV Rebel Media Group Thrives During Pandemic
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Campus News | November 19, 2020
Students working in the campus digital media agency acquire valuable job skills.
Unpacking How Media Influences Our Views on Racism
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Campus News | October 26, 2020
'We Need to Talk' discussion series continues. Tune into the next episode Oct. 29.
UNLV Students Hone Their Skills Through Think-Tank Research
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Research | October 6, 2020
Brookings Mountain West and The Lincy Institute student researchers embrace remote learning and engage in public policy research to benefit UNLV and the region.