School of Public Policy and Leadership News
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Current Public Policy and Leadership News
The College Opportunity Program provides access to online certificate and degree programs, at no cost to MGM Resorts Employees.
President Keith E. Whitfield honors six graduates who have shown exemplary commitment to both the community and their studies.
A collection of news stories and highlights featuring UNLV students and faculty.
As Southern Nevada’s image as a mecca for professional sports continues to grow, so too do employment opportunities for UNLV graduates.
News stories from the summer featuring UNLV students and faculty.
UNLV's Tribal Education Initiative gives its new director an outlet for advocacy and Native students the opportunity of a lifetime.
Public Policy and Leadership In The News
Gerardo Velasquez is no stranger to the Las Vegas heat. Since moving to Las Vegas in 2004, the 56-year-old has worked in solar panel installation — a tough job in the summer without adequate breaks, shade and hydration. With no solid, enforceable regulations, not every company provides the same tolerable working conditions.
Two top Las Vegas-Clark County Library District employees accepted free Super Bowl tickets worth thousands of dollars each and requested a third ticket, potentially violating the district’s conflict of interest policy.
Clark County is set to add some new Ford Mustangs to its fleet, but these aren't your father's Mustangs. The county commission voted last week to approve just over $2 million for the purchase of nearly 60 Mustang Mach-E electric vehicles. The move is a step toward the county's goal to have a fully EV fleet of vehicles in place by 2050. The overall goal: to help cut greenhouse emissions.
Elon Musk's Boring Company incurred fines exceeding $112,000 due to safety breaches flagged by the Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Administration during the construction of the Vegas Loop underground tunnel last year, Indianapolis’ WRTV reported.
Southwest Gas says natural gas bills will drop in the coming months, but several customers tell Channel 13, after months of massive rate hikes, they're not convinced.
Elon Musk's Boring Company has been fined more than $112,000 for safety violations by the Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Administration at the Vegas Loop underground tunnel last summer.