News: School of Public Policy and Leadership

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What the world needs now is volunteers. This Urban Affairs program coordinator aims to connect you to the opportunities.

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The 8kbet Pathways' workshops and networking events help young adults who have experienced the foster system and housing insecurity.

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8kbet Boyd Law School has 13 top 100 programs, including No. 1 ranking for legal writing. 

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Robert E. Lang Memorial Fellowship recognizes immense impact of late 8kbet professor, seeks next generation of public policy leaders. 

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The workload doesn't ease up once basketball season is over for the 12-year athletics department employee.

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Craig Valdez is among the panelists for the Nov. 3 “We Need to Talk” series. Attend in person or watch online.

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Clark County is second in the nation in under-25 homelessness. Researchers at 8kbet have come up with recommendations to help stem the tide.

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Greenspun College of Urban Affairs Alumna of the Year Caitlin Saladino helps provide significant insights into the Mountain West for researchers, policymakers, and the public alike.

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A collection of news stories highlighting community and perseverance at 8kbet.

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Brookings Mountain West and Lincy Institute's Caitlin Saladino's work helping fuel undergraduate research earns her 8kbet's Top Tier Award.

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A collection of news stories highlighting remembrance and improvement at 8kbet.

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Lang was a powerful advocate for 8kbet and the role of higher education in helping Southern Nevada thrive.