News: Greenspun College of Urban Affairs

Oriana Galasso
People |

Student worker Oriana Galasso advises HOPE scholars on making the adjustment to UNLV.

Closeup of books
Research |

From professional reasons to personal connections, faculty across campus share why they’re fond of certain works they penned.

Jennifer Guthrie with two sets of hands on her shoulders
Research |

Study highlights the importance of effective communication between survivors of domestic violence and the shelter staff who help them.

Tubes containing cannabis
Business and Community |

UNLV alumni tell us why they took a chance on Nevada’s budding marijuana industry.

Sara Leoni
People |

Sara Leoni, the College of Urban Affairs Alumna of the Year, finds that a great team can last a lifetime.

Greenspun Hall
People |

Kevin Stoker, a media ethics expert most recently with Texas Tech University, will join the Greenspun College of Urban Affairs July 1.

Gregory Gudenkauf looks at a childs artwork
People |

UNLV alum Gregory Gudenkauf, a major gifts officer at Opportunity Village, is working with donors to make a difference for people with disabilities.

Aerial view of Greenspun Hall
Business and Community |

Senator Harry Reid and Speaker John Boehner to co-chair institute within UNLV’s School of Public Policy and Leadership.

Vaneh Darakjian
People |

Born in a refugee camp in Germany, Darakjian eventually settled in Las Vegas with her family and made her way to UNLV. Now this alum is busy promoting the high-quality graduate education offered by her alma mater.

Michael Easter
People |

Michael Easter, former editor of Men’s Health, is the host of a new healthy living show on KUNV radio.

Amy Poehler as Leslie Knope
Arts and Culture |

What NBC's 'Parks and Recreation' can teach us about feminism.

Jayce Farmer
Campus News |

The public policy professor discusses trust for politicians, the influence of social media, and the state's next legislative session.