Department of Political Science News
The Department of Political Science is dedicated to excellence in research, teaching, and service. Our students learn and receive mentorship from faculty members who specialize in various subjects including American politics, comparative politics, international politics, political theory, public law, and public policy.
Current Political Science News
Some of the biggest news headlines featuring UNLV faculty and students.
A selection of top news headlines featuring UNLV faculty and students.
Whether uplifting small businesses, supporting her alma mater, or championing student success as a Nevada regent, this year’s Achievement in Service Award recipient is happy to lend a helping hand.
More than a quarter-century ago, Andrew Belanger landed an internship with the Southern Nevada Water Authority’s public services department — the same department the Honors College Alumnus of the Year now runs.
The top news stories starring university students and staff.
Students stepped out of the classroom and into the heart of lawmaking at Nevada’s 83rd Legislative Session.
Political Science In The News
Friend of the ARC Las Vegas show, Dr. Rebecca Gill, a political science professor at UNLV joins us to talk about the next steps after the longest government shutdown ends.
UNLV political science professor Rebecca Gill breaks down the deal to end the government shutdown.
President Donald Trump has been pushing for an end to the Senate filibuster as support for potentially voting to get rid of the rule grows.
Amid the government shutdown and recent 20+ hour filibuster from Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, UNLV Professor Dr. Rebecca Gill talks with us on ARC Las Vegas about what this means for the public and where we can go from here.
A new poll suggests a tight race in Nevada’s 2026 gubernatorial election, with Attorney General Aaron Ford, a Democrat, trailing Republican incumbent Joe Lombardo by a narrow margin.
As the government shutdown enters its third week, Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) said in interviews with The Nevada Independent that they are more than willing to negotiate with Republicans — if only GOP leaders would let them.
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