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
A collection of news highlights featuring students and faculty.
Brookings foreign policy expert and UNLV faculty to discuss Southern border relationship as part of free public lecture series.
Roundup of the hottest news headlines featuring UNLV students and staff.
News highlights featuring UNLV students and staff who made (refreshing) waves in the headlines.
The program will help Alejandro Rios prepare for career in immigrant and refugee advocacy.
Leya Dagher knew she wanted to start a business and with the help of UNLV resources, she established Swalty Mediterranean.
Political Science In The News
The Supreme Court on Friday rejected an emergency request to put Green Party candidate Jill Stein on Nevada’s presidential ballot, a potential boost for Vice President Kamala Harris’ efforts to carry the closely divided state. Opinion polls show Harris and former President Donald Trump essentially tied in Nevada, and Stein's presence on the ballot had the potential to pull voters from the vice president.
If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. Voters this year will once again have the opportunity to remove the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents from the state constitution, thanks to a ballot measure that is similar to (but not identical to) one narrowly defeated in 2020.
The Supreme Court on Friday rejected an emergency request to put Green Party candidate Jill Stein on Nevada’s presidential ballot, a potential boost for Vice President Kamala Harris’ efforts to carry the closely divided state. Opinion polls show Harris and former President Donald Trump essentially tied in Nevada, and Stein's presence on the ballot had the potential to pull voters from the vice president.
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are neck and neck in the swing state of Nevada with less than two months to go until the November election, new polling shows.
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are neck and neck in the swing state of Nevada with less than two months to go until the November election, new polling shows.
If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. Voters this year will once again have the opportunity to remove the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents from the state constitution, thanks to a ballot measure that is similar to (but not identical to) one narrowly defeated in 2020.
