News: Department of Political Science

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Arts and Culture |

The free event will open on Sept. 28 with a reading by the film's writer and narrator — activist and Oglala Lakota poet Layli Long Soldier.

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Campus News |

Program includes workshops, activities to awaken participants’ inner 'warrior queens.'

environmental portrait of student Zachary Billot
People |

Zachary Billot is the first student in UNLV history to receive the nationally-competitive award. 

Decorated grad cap at UNLV commencement
Campus News |

President Keith E. Whitfield continues decades-long commencement tradition, honoring 10 students who embody the academic, research, and community tenacity of the graduating class.
 

portrait of student Zach Billot
People |

Billot, a political science major and a member of the Honors College, is one of just 62 students nationwide to win the highly coveted award.

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Campus News |

More internships on the horizon for students interested in sports entertainment careers, thanks to a privately funded program.

Hoover Dam
Campus News |

The problems facing our world and how UNLV helped find solutions.

Ph.D. engineering graduate George William Kajjumba is hooded during the Spring 2022 commencement ceremony
Campus News |

Student achievements including competition wins, a science fellowship first, and new innovations splashed local and national news headlines in 2022.

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People |

Five UNLV graduates will be recognized by President Keith E. Whitfield during winter commencement for their combination of academic excellence and service to the community.
 

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People |

For Emily Powers, some of her most important experiences at UNLV happened outside of the classroom — through the Honors College.

Sunset from the outskirts of Taipei, Taiwan. (Thomas Tucker)
Business and Community |

UNLV political science expert explains the history of the region, why the recent U.S. political visits anger China, and the influence of the Ukraine-Russia conflict.

man in paneled room with seal of Nevada behind him
People |

Vincent Nava, ’19 MA Public Administration, works at the governor's office of new Americans.