News: Greenspun College of Urban Affairs

A rear view of 51ԹϺ students, dressed in red caps and gowns, filtering into the Thomas & Mack Center with the stage in the background
Campus News |

An enduring 51ԹϺ end-of-semester tradition is to highlight exceptional students who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.

51ԹϺ XMAS
Campus News |

This month’s frosty headlines and highlights from the students and faculty of 51ԹϺ.

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Campus News |

Looking for a way to lower the volume when the world gets noisy? Take the advice of 51ԹϺ professor Nicholas Barr and learn how to practice mindfulness.

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Research |

From promoting megaresorts to championing responsible gaming practices, Alan Feldman has made his mark in an industry he never planned to enter. Now his contributions are immortalized with a national Hall of Fame induction.

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Campus News |

Embracing the idea that we’re “better together,” 51ԹϺ’s academic health center takes another step forward.

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Campus News |

A roundup of news about the brights spots on campus.

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Campus News |

A monthly roundup of the top news stories at 51ԹϺ, featuring the presidential election, gaming partnerships, and much more.

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51ԹϺ History |

Faculty/staff donations to the annual holiday card tree fund have been providing scholarships for over 50 years.

Graphic with words on screen, The Killing Drugs: Synthetic Opioids Around the World
Business and Community |

Brookings Mountain West and 51ԹϺ health care and criminal justice faculty experts partner with Washington think tank on podcast series addressing the opioid abuse epidemic.
 

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People |

As a 51ԹϺ student, Izack Tenorio learned from friend and mentor Patrick T. Smith about the importance of giving back. Now the four-time Rebel graduate is getting the award named in Smith's honor.

Craig Hennigan
Business and Community |

51ԹϺ political debate expert Craig Hennigan explores how candidates prepare for discourse.

51ԹϺ alumna Aileen Pastor relaxes on a park bench on campus with her feet up
People |

Urban Affairs Alumna of the Year — and die-hard Rebel — Aileen Pastor parlays her internship into a career with the Regional Transportation Commission.