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 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
It is completely impossible to watch television, YouTube or even scroll on social media in Ohio right now without encountering a political attack ad.
Canada is front and centre in Nevada's midterm elections amid anger over Trump-induced travel slump.
Janelle Sorenson loves the clear night skies in Boulder City, less than an hour’s drive from the bright lights of the Las Vegas Strip. It’s a small, quiet town, and she thinks an artificial intelligence data center would ruin the community and scar the desert landscape.
Andrew Sneed faces incumbent U.S. Rep. Dale Strong in what is rated a solid Republican district.
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee added Teresa Benitez-Thompson to its “Red to Blue” program Monday, bringing national party organizational and fundraising support to her bid for Nevada’s open 2nd Congressional District — a seat no Democrat has ever won.
Rep. Summer Lee has raised more money from California than from her home state of Pennsylvania for the first time in her three congressional election cycles, a NewsWorks Lab analysis of federal campaign records shows.
