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Achieved R1 Very High Research Activity by Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education

1 ^st

Most diverse campus in the nation - U.S. News & World Report

16,000

Degrees conferred in the Urban Affairs College

5 ^th

Ranked at UNLV in the number of graduated students

Schools and Departments

Communication Studies

Criminal Justice

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Journalism & Media Studies

Public Policy & Leadership

Social Work

Centers, Institutes, and Labs

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Student Success

Our students are 21^st century change agents and our college mission is to ensure students achieve their goals to make a positive impact in their communities. Our academic programs address youth homelessness, crime and safety, digital storytelling, civic engagement, collaboration, community engagement, and public policy. Our classes, organizations, research programs, and private-public partnerships are geared toward student success.

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Community Solutions

Building community relationships, trust, and collaboration are essential to creating urban solutions for the 21^st century. Faculty and students are engaged in co-creating programs to ensure Las Vegas is an exciting, safe, equitable, tolerant, innovative, dynamic, and resilient city for residents and visitors alike.

Community Engagement Behavioral and Mental Health Support

Safe and Resilient Communities

Urban Affairs Resources

MGM Resorts Public Policy Institute

The MGM Resorts Public Policy Institute is housed within the Greenspun College of Urban Affairs. The MGM Resorts Public Policy Institute will focus on public policy solutions that impact communities.