School of Public Policy and Leadership News
The School of Public Policy and Leadership employs an interdisciplinary approach to create knowledge and understanding to support effective policy and governance through collaborations of faculty, students, and the greater community. Our programs enable students to master the key principles of public management, research, and public policy so they can spark change, improvement, and resiliency in communities.
Current Public Policy and Leadership News
UNLV Lifelong Learning brings alumni back as community educators in workforce development and personal enrichment courses.
A collection of top headlines featuring UNLV faculty and students.
The newest Rebel grads reflect on their time at UNLV and share what the future holds.
At the UNLV School of Social Work, this professional programs manager helps students navigate college through connection and mentorship.
UNLV’s commencement tradition highlights exceptional students who embody the highest level of academic excellence and community involvement.
Alumna Ashley Pruitt credits Doctorate of Public Policy degree for teaching her how to reach legislators — and their constituents.
Public Policy and Leadership In The News
Reno and Las Vegas are the two fastest-warming cities in the entire country. Tonight we take a look at what neighboring Arizona is doing to address similar heat challenges, and whether those steps can work in Nevada.
The Vegas Valley was experiencing extreme heat on Monday, leading Clark County to activate its cooling stations around town.
A ride on Elon Musk's Vegas Loop reveals an underwhelming, slow tunnel system far from original promises. Critics call it a private transit scam benefiting developers, not the public.
Ten years ago, after complaining that traffic was ‘driving him nuts’, Musk’s Boring Company began building underground tunnels to ease congestion on the roads. Did he overpromise and underdeliver?
Despite the positive numbers, there is still widespread angst in Nevada about cost of living. For example, a 2025 UNLV survey found many more Nevadans view themselves as worse off financially compared with a year ago.
Though many people in Nevada live in food deserts, local nonprofits and agencies are working together to fix the issue.
