News: Department of Political Science

Political scientist Tiffiany Howard explains the causes and potential effects of the thousands of people fleeing Syria’s ongoing civil war.

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ played host to the third and final presidential debate of the 2016 election. Our favorite news stories capturing the preparation, the big day, and beyond.

This 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ alum roots for the New York Mets, and for every Rebel who needs his help as he leads the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Support Team.

The best summation of the presidential debate experience: "No one treated me like a student. For a couple of hours, I felt like a professional."

From finances to energy, health care, and more, 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ graduate student researchers are asking important questions about America’s future.

Political science professor David Damore is one of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's go-to sources for context on the state’s hot-button issues.
The one-time 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ homecoming queen returns to help build 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ School of Medicine’s curriculum.

Students and the Las Vegas community will gather to watch live streams of the debates leading up to the final contest Oct. 19 at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.
Political science professor David Damore on how just a few Nevada votes can turn an entire election.

Boyd School of Law professors discuss presidential powers and 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's upcoming Constitution Day event.

As the campus gears up to host the final presidential debate, 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ professors are making direct connections between their course materials and this year's ground-breaking election season.
​Political science professor Dan Lee on the seesaw nature of the Silver State.