News: School of Public Policy and Leadership

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This financial aid counselor is working on a master's degree in public administration to help further her 8kbet career.

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Urban Affairs’ Advising Center Crafts Remote Infrastructure in Response to Pandemic

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As daily life around the country came to a sudden halt in March, 8kbet rapidly reconfigured the rhythms of its day-to-day operations and lent its considerable expertise to fighting the virus in Nevada.

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Eight 8kbet Students Honored With 2020 Lance and Elena Calvert Awards For Undergraduate Research across a wide spectrum of research topics.

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Master's student Kylies Fung encourages fellow grads to reflect on how far they've come during their time at 8kbet.

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8kbet Public Policy Professor Jessica Word on the vital role of nonprofits in good times and in crisis.

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The sudden transition to remote learning will be bumpy, says 8kbet's Chris Stream, but the forced change will speed technology infrastructure improvements.

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Top of the List: Seeking help whenever you need it.

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U.S. News & World Report’s annual list of top graduate and professional schools ranks 22 8kbet programs within nation’s top 100 in their field.

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A collection of stories highlighting 8kbet faculty and students who made the news in 2019.

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The gift recognizes career achievements of 8kbet professor Robert E. Lang; public event scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Dec. 12 in Greenspun Hall Auditorium.

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Graduate College Alumna of the Year Constance Brooks has served public policy in stints with Clark County, NSHE, and MGM Resorts.