Brookings Mountain West
Recent News About Brookings Mountain West
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UNLV alumnus Zachary Billot becomes university's first-ever Marshall Scholar
UNLV alumnus Zachary Billot has made history by becoming the first in the university's history to be awarded a Marshall Scholarship.
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UNLV honors six outstanding students for winter graduation
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) will honor six students as outstanding graduates during the winter commencement ceremonies.
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Brookings podcast explores Southern Nevada's fight against fentanyl crisis
The fentanyl crisis in the United States continues to have severe impacts, with over 100,000 Americans dying annually from drug overdoses.
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UNLV faculty tackle diverse issues from climate action to mental health
As the new academic year begins, students and faculty at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) are actively engaged in various initiatives. From addressing the Southwest drought through atmospheric water harvesting to exploring the depths of our galaxy, UNLV is tackling current issues to shape a better future.
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Forum addresses Nevada's pressing housing issues with expert insights
From rising rents to high interest rates to limited supply, housing policy is a central issue in the 2024 election cycle. Brookings Mountain West, in partnership with the Lied Center for Real Estate, is hosting a community forum examining the local, state, and federal impacts of Nevada’s housing challenges.
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Community forum on US-Mexico relations scheduled for August 27
Brookings Mountain West and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) will host a discussion on critical election topics as part of The Brookings Institution’s Election ’24: Issues at Stake series. The event, titled “US-Mexico Relations: Addressing Challenges at the Border,” is scheduled for August 27 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the first-floor auditorium inside UNLV's Greenspun Hall. The event is free and open to the public, with an RSVP requested.