Greenspun College of Urban Affairs News
The Greenspun College of Urban Affairs is committed to creating contemporary solutions for resilient communities. Our academic programs focus on making effective public policy, creating support structures to meet behavioral and mental health challenges, ensuring cities are safe and prepared to meet emergency situations, effective and ethical journalism, and interpersonal and public communication strategies.
Current Urban Affairs News
Students illustrate the invisible factors that define our status quo, one game at a time.
New report by UNLV MGM Public Policy Institute examines a high school Career and Technical Education program to increase job placement in hospitality sector.
Arthur Soto-Vásquez, journalism and media studies professor, offers tips on media literacy.
President Chris Heavey recognizes 10 students for their staunch commitment to academic excellence and service to the community.
A collection of colorful headlines featuring UNLV staff and students.
Series brings campus and community members together to learn about current events and issues.
Urban Affairs In The News
Law enforcement is a career that is always in the public eye, whether for heroic reasons or scandal. Currently, our nation’s 800,000 law enforcement officers have even more of a spotlight than usual, though, amid high-profile police brutality cases. As a result, the Justice Department and some local police departments have made rule changes like banning chokeholds and no-knock warrants in some situations.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement has not yet released data from last month on its increased enforcement operation in the Las Vegas Valley, but a UNLV Immigration Clinic attorney doesn’t believe it was as successful as the agency thought it would be.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement has not yet released data from last month on its increased enforcement operation in the Las Vegas Valley, but a UNLV Immigration Clinic attorney doesn’t believe it was as successful as the agency thought it would be.
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, said that wildlife trafficking is a $10 billion industry, with millions of animals dying in transit each year. That's not surprising after seeing photos of the bound turtles in the Express story.
Ahead of World Circus Day this Saturday, we’re taking a look behind the curtain at the physical strain performers endure for their careers. Las Vegas is a major destination for acrobats, but our city lacks the protections and medical care needed to help manage the pain that accompanies their dazzling skills. UNLV professor and aerial performer Laura Martinez studies the culture of the circus industry and how they discuss pain. She joins co-host Dayvid Figler to explain this behind-the-scenes dynamic — and how Las Vegas commodifies performers’ bodies.
Climate scientist Kristen Averyt doesn’t think using the words “climate change” is always necessary to communicate how rapidly the planet is warming.
