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
University Libraries Alumni of the Year honorees Tony and Elaine Sanchez 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.
How a stubborn bird dropping on a campus building helped spark the winning students’ idea for a high-rise window-cleaning drone.
Political Science In The News
Discussion of climate change surged in the 2010s, then dipped. When Democrats talk about the environment now, it’s mostly in the context of affordability.
As the 2026 midterm election draws closer, voters are weighing who they will support at the polls and which issues matter most to them — including young voters who could play an important role in the outcome.
Nevada’s Consumer Protection Bureau finds itself arguing against a utility billing change designed to better balance costs — something it has long supported.
Nevada’s Consumer Protection Bureau finds itself arguing against a utility billing change designed to better balance costs — something it has long supported.
The AI race between the US and China is no longer just about faster chips or bigger models — it's a battle over entire technology ecosystems. And sitting at the center of it all is Taiwan, the island that builds the chips powering both sides, yet has little say in how AI's rules are written.
There are dozens of data centers in Nevada — and more on the way. Are they really as bad for the environment as they’re made out to be?
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