News: School of Public Policy and Leadership

The Las Vegas strip as seen on Super Bowl weekend (Josh Hawkins/UNLV).
Campus News |

A collection of news stories and highlights featuring UNLV students and faculty.

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Business and Community |

As Southern Nevada’s image as a mecca for professional sports continues to grow, so too do employment opportunities for UNLV graduates. 

Graduation surprise
Campus News |

News stories from the summer featuring UNLV students and faculty.

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People |

UNLV's Tribal Education Initiative gives its new director an outlet for advocacy and Native students the opportunity of a lifetime.

woman in doctoral graduation gown and cap with stoll decorated with Native American and UNLV school symbols
People |

Longtime nurse Lisa Pacheco becomes first Native American to graduate with a doctorate in public policy from UNLV.

women wearing t-shirt that says UNLV Home of the Brave
Campus News |

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

Ph.D. engineering graduate George William Kajjumba is hooded during the Spring 2022 commencement ceremony
Campus News |

Student achievements including competition wins, a science fellowship first, and new innovations splashed local and national news headlines in 2022.

Graduation cap with "22" tassle
People |

Five UNLV graduates will be recognized by President Keith E. Whitfield during winter commencement for their combination of academic excellence and service to the community.
 

woman posing in front of "Grad-titude" signage
People |

Leslie Mujica's volunteer work on campus aimed at opening more doors for lower-income students.

woman posing in studio
People |

Academic Success Center employee named a President’s 2022 Classified Employees of the Year.

man in paneled room with seal of Nevada behind him
People |

Vincent Nava, ’19 MA Public Administration, works at the governor's office of new Americans.

2022 U.N.L.V. Spring Commencement Ceremony for the Graduate College.  May 13, 2022 (Josh Hawkins/UNLV)
Campus News |

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