UNLV School of Public Policy and Leadership

Attention Students and Alumni,

We are thrilled to invite you to our annual School of Public Policy and Leadership Meet & Greet! This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with our faculty, meet new students, and network with fellow alumni.

📸 Event Highlights:

Professional photo opportunities
Meet the SPPL faculty
Pick up materials for the upcoming semester
🗓️ Date: Friday, August 23rd
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Greenspun Hall, 2nd Floor

Come join us and kick off the new academic year with us! For any questions, please reach out to Shauna Guillen at [email protected].

We look forward to seeing you there! 🌟

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US News Ranking Announcement 2023-2024

The School of Public Policy and Leadership at UNLV is among the nation’s best, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-2024 edition of “Best Graduate Schools,” released April 25. U.S. News and World Report once again ranked it in the Top 100 of Public Affairs and Policy programs.

The School of Public Policy and Leadership, located in the Greenspun College of Urban Affairs, is once again recognized as one of the nation's top public affairs and policy programs,” said Christopher Stream, Director of the School. “Our ranking reflects our excellent faculty, the innovative programs we offer, and the quality students we attract.”
The School is the only Nationally Ranked Public Policy program in the State of Nevada.

The School’s rising graduate ranking can be attributed to the positive momentum the School has enjoyed recently. In addition, the School of Public Policy and Leadership has earned National Accreditation from NASPAA (the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration). It is the only Nationally Accredited Public Policy program in Nevada.

“This is really an exciting time for the School” Stream said. “We are hiring amazing faculty, our graduate students continue to be phenomenal, and the applications have continued to rise because people are hearing about what a great place this is. Our students and faculty continue to impact Nevada and our community through their research and by graduating students with the analytical and leadership skills to make a difference in their communities.”

“We are extremely proud to be the only ranked Public Policy program in Nevada and ranked in the top 100 public policy programs nationwide. But this is just one part of our story. As we continue to attract and graduate incredible students, we will take our place as a top 50 Public Policy Program in no time.”

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