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 selection of top headlines featuring UNLV experts from the front half of the fall semester.
University Libraries Alumni of the Year honorees have spent their careers and volunteer work supporting education, libraries, and their Southern Nevada community.
The College of Liberal Arts Alumnus of the Year helps homeowners and community associations navigate property rules and controversies in contract law.
At the heart of the School of Medicine's commitment to service is Jennifer Young, whose work continues to strengthen the bonds between the school and the community it serves.
The director of UNLV’s Cannabis Policy Institute helps students get in on the ground floor of a growing industry.
A collection of top headlines featuring UNLV faculty and students.
Political Science In The News
Last week, Ford signed a letter calling on President Donald Trump to refund Nevada households $2,000 for rising gas costs and asked his opponent, incumbent Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo, to co-sign it.
Aaron Ford could sense victory before anyone called it.
Customers are still coming through the doors of Good Samaritan Thrift Store in southwest Las Vegas, but the store’s manager said they’re spending less.
Las Vegas Municipal Court Judge Matthew Walker was one of the most popular judges in the Las Vegas Review-Journal’s 2025 Judicial Performance Evaluation. More than 94 percent of attorneys who provided anonymous feedback in the poll recommended that he stay on the bench, the highest rating for any judge on his court.
Las Vegas is known for its odds, but downtown on Election Night offers a different kind of action, with one bar putting a uniquely Vegas spin on watching the results.
With Election Day just hours away, some voters in Nevada may be feeling overwhelmed by the number of candidates and questions on their ballots.
