News: Greenspun College of Urban Affairs

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Campus News |

The think tank will continue its work of quality, independent research at UNLV on issues facing the Intermountain West region.

Richard M. Nixon and John F. Kennedy
People |

Communication studies professor Jacob Thompson on campaign history and how UNLV's selection as a debate site will leave a lasting mark on campus. Plus: Details on community watch events.

Aeriel Halstead speaks at a podium
Campus News |

Standout student Aeriel Halstead's message to her fellow new graduates is simple: Take a minute to appreciate all that you've accomplished.

Breann Wickson
People |

The admin assistant in UNLV's marketing & international business department is the first in her immediate family to earn a college degree.

Illustration of a drone with a human eye
Campus News |

Drone regulation may come down to better defining reasonable expectations of privacy.

Benjamin Burroughs
People |

The journalism professor talks about why we’re posting, liking, tweeting, and Snapchatting our way through digital conversations.

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People |

Our Alumni of the Year tell us what the learned when they faced a (fake) fire, a blank canvas, a dreaded phone call, and a mother's mortality.

Six portraits
People |

Our Alumni of the Year tell us what they learned when facing a roomful of corporate lawyers, during a big interview, and amidst the chaos of stock traders.

Judy Tudor
People |

Alumna Judy Tudor turned her own foster care experience into a career helping kids through tough situations. Now at UNLV, she’s training child welfare employees.

Judy Tudor
Business and Community |

For the last 10 years, the UNLV School of Social Work has played an important role in workforce development of child welfare system employees.

Robin Mendoza
Research |

At age 20, Robin Mendoza has already helped develop a Clark County parks map. Now, the graduate student in public administration is using her research skills in GIS to help nonprofits.

Steven Bickmore
People |

What do you do if you find yourself with a new home with a great bar area, but you don’t drink? This new College of Education professor has a suggestion.