News: Department of Political Science

Refugees on a raft
Campus News |

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

CNN technician Shawn Flowers watches the debate from the media gallery
Campus News |

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.

Scott Hoffman
People |

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

Jennifer Hurtado
Campus News |

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."

Katelyn DiBenedetto holds an arrowhead
Research |

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

David Damore
Campus News |

Political science professor David Damore is one of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's go-to sources for context on the state’s hot-button issues.

Homecoming Queen Corrin Sullivan and king Aviv Itzhaki
People |

The one-time 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ homecoming queen returns to help build 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ School of Medicine’s curriculum.

2016 Debate flags
Campus News |

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.

Voting line
Business and Community |

Political science professor David Damore on how just a few Nevada votes can turn an entire election.

Constitution
Campus News |

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

students talk in class
Campus News |

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.

U.S. and Nevada Flag
Business and Community |

​Political science professor Dan Lee on the seesaw nature of the Silver State.