News: Greenspun College of Urban Affairs

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Research |

UNLV professor Vicky Albert and Brookings scholars find in new report that safety net programs with work requirements during recession prevented 20 million from falling into poverty.

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Business and Community |

Journalism professor Julian Kilker has been documenting the historic ranch, which was once home to Clara Bow and Rex Bell. It's part of a project to preserve ecological, cultural, and educational resources.

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Arts and Culture |

Betty, Peggy, and Joan — which Mad Men character is closest to your heart? UNLV professor Erika Engstrom analyzes why these ’60s-era characters resonate with modern viewers.

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Campus News |

Ulmer, a nationally recognized expert on crisis communication and professor with the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, will step in as dean July 1, 2014.

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Business and Community |

Some of UNLV's most distinctive programs have had a helping hand from local philanthropists.

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Campus News |

The Solar Decathlon team shows the world how to build a smart desert home.

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Campus News |

Alumni Association announces recipients of its Alumni of the Year, Outstanding Faculty Awards. Fred Albrecht receives top honors.

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Campus News |

University one of only 30 nationwide to earn ‘seal of approval’ from Jed Foundation, a national non-profit that advocates suicide prevention among college students.

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Campus News |

You can help UNLV win the People's Choice Award in the prestigious Solar Decathlon, a competition to build an energy-efficient home. Vote online now.

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People |

The fourth president oversaw the construction of several major buildings, established the UNLV Foundation, and championed the installation of the Flashlight.

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Research |

Climate change has made our forests hotter and drier. Once you accept that, what do you do next?

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Campus News |

UNLV’s top-ranked Sanford I. Berman Debate Team hosts intensive training camp for high school debaters July 15 to 27.