Topic: The Issues
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The Issues: Why Nevada Needs More Mental Health and School Counselors
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.
The Issues: Why STEM Education Must Begin in Early Childhood Education
Education policy experts explore why Nevada must prioritize STEM educational experiences for all children, and why waiting until kindergarten is too late.
The Issues: Why Nevada Must Recruit, Prepare and Retain More Teachers of Color
Education policy experts explore how growing the pool of high-quality, diverse teachers benefits students and the state alike.
The Issues: Why Higher Education Funding is Key to a 21st Century Workforce
Innovative funding programs, policies to promote post-secondary education will help Nevada keep pace.
The Issues: Why Nevada Must Encourage Students to Get STEM Degrees
Education policy experts explore how to grow interest among students in highly technical industries and what that means for Nevada’s economy.
The Issues: The Syrian Refugee Crisis
Political scientist Tiffiany Howard explains the causes and potential effects of the thousands of people fleeing Syria’s ongoing civil war.
The Issues That Matter to Our Grad Students
From finances to energy, health care, and more, UNLV graduate student researchers are asking important questions about America’s future.
The Issues: Why Voter Turnout Matters
Political science professor David Damore on how just a few Nevada votes can turn an entire election.
The Issues: Immigration and the ‘Gig’ Economy
Boyd School of Law’s Ruben Garcia shares insight on the employment law issues that loom in this year’s election
The Issues: Race and Criminal Justice
Law professor Addie Rolnick and African American studies professor Brandon Manning on issues of race, self-defense, and Black Lives Matter.
The Issues: Why Corrections Reform Matters to You
Criminal justice professor Emily J. Salisbury studies how the treatment of inmates affects all of us.
The Issues: College Affordability and Access
Education professor Stefani Relles on how paying for a college education is progressively harder, especially for low-income and minority students.
The Issues: The Importance of Nevada as a Swing State
Political science professor Dan Lee on the seesaw nature of the Silver State.
The Issues: Why the Latino Vote Matters
Political science professor John Tuman on how the Latino immigrant vote might mean more than ever to candidates this season.