The Lincy Institute at UNLV

10/12/2026

New from The Lincy Institute:

"Higher Education Pathways for Native American Students in Nevada"
by David F. Damore, Caitlin J. Saladino, and William E. Brown Jr.

The report examines the educational experiences of Native American students in public schools, colleges, and universities in Nevada, and provides an overview of the current higher education resources available. Based upon the analysis of these data and information collected from state and national sources, the report recommends policy interventions to better support members of tribal communities as they train to enter the workforce in the Silver State. The brief also evaluates the significant measurement and data challenges that limit researchers’ ability to evaluate Native American educational pathways and the implications this has for policy decisions.

Read the publication: https://mailchi.mp/a952080bbfe7/new-release-higher-education-pathways-for-native-american-students-in-nevada

10/12/2026

On Indigenous Peoples' Day, we are proud to release our latest policy brief from The Lincy Institute at UNLV on "Higher Education Pathways for Native American Students in Nevada." With generous support from the Nevada Office of Workforce Innovation, our analysis examines the educational experiences of Native American students in public schools, colleges, and universities in Nevada, utilizing data obtained through the Nevada P-20 to Workforce Research Data System (NPWR), Nevada Department of Education, and the Nevada System of Higher Education.

https://mailchi.mp/a952080bbfe7/new-release-higher-education-pathways-for-native-american-students-in-nevada?e=259815a524

Consistent with national trends, our report finds that Native American high school graduates have lower rates of enrollment compared to other demographic groups and these students are more likely to initially enroll at the state’s community colleges than at a university. These patterns, in turn, mean that Native American students are more likely to pursue programs resulting in certificates and associate’s degrees. Those who do attend a university earn bachelor’s degrees, but very few Native American students continue their education to earn graduate degrees.

Additional findings and key policy recommendations to increase educational equity for Indigenous students in the Silver State are available in the full report: https://oasis.library.unlv.edu/lincy_policybriefs_reports/23/

This policy brief examines educational performance and outcomes for Native American learners in Nevada using data from the Nevada P-20 to Workforce Research Data System provided by the Nevada Department of Education and the Nevada System of Higher Education. Based upon analysis of these data and inf...

10/05/2026

The Lincy Institute invites you to join us in the UNLV Greenspun Hall auditorium on Thursday, October 15, 2026 for "Why Nevada Leaves So Much Federal Money Behind." A light reception will be hosted from 3:30 - 4:00 P.M. with the scheduled event occurring from 4:00 - 5:15 P.M.

At the event, Lincy Institute Fellow Michael Brown will present new research examining the history, politics, and policies that have caused Nevada to fare so poorly in accessing federal resources for decades and offer recommendations for how Nevada can more effectively interface with federal agencies to reverse this history. The event will also feature a panel discussion with nonprofit and former state and local government leaders.

RSVP to save your seat: https://forms.gle/vpRh27vdj7hzEqcq5

09/29/2026

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The Lincy Institute invites you to join us Wednesday, September 30, 2026 for "Next Steps in Advancing Pediatric Care in Southern Nevada." A light reception will be hosted from 8:30 - 9:00 A.M. with the scheduled event occurring from 9:00 - 11:00 A.M.

RSVP Here: https://forms.gle/VciZUYarwDq2zgr2A

The Lincy Institute will release new research evaluating the Southern Nevada pediatric care ecosystem. The report offers recommendations for policy interventions to ensure that the stand-alone children's hospital being developed by Intermountain Health is positioned to succeed when it opens in 2030 and outlines a statewide framework to improve the delivery of pediatric care throughout Nevada. The event will also feature panel discussions with pediatric care providers and policymakers.

09/04/2026

SAVE THE DATE!

The Lincy Institute invites you to join us Wednesday, September 30, 2026 for "Next Steps in Advancing Pediatric Care in Southern Nevada." A light reception will be hosted from 8:30 - 9:00 A.M. with the scheduled event occurring from 9:00 - 11:00 A.M.

RSVP Here: https://forms.gle/VciZUYarwDq2zgr2A

The Lincy Institute will release new research evaluating the Southern Nevada pediatric care ecosystem. The report offers recommendations for policy interventions to ensure that the stand-alone children's hospital being developed by Intermountain Health is positioned to succeed when it opens in 2030 and outlines a statewide framework to improve the delivery of pediatric care throughout Nevada. The event will also feature panel discussions with pediatric care providers and policymakers.

08/11/2026

06/05/2026

📅 July 7: Join the Vegas Chamber and the Leadership Foundation for an in-depth policy discussion dedicated to exploring and addressing critical issues facing Southern Nevada's nonprofit landscape.

Sponsored by Wynn Resorts, Amazon, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, The The Lincy Institute at UNLV



Register today: https://web.vegaschamber.com/atlas/events/10953/details

04/23/2026

The Lincy Institute and Brookings Mountain West invite you to attend this year's Robert E. Lang Memorial Fellowship Lecture. Join us in the Greenspun Hall Auditorium Wednesday, April 29, at 4:00pm as Celene Fuller, the 2025-2026 Robert E. Lang Memorial Fellow, presents a lecture titled, "Abortion Politics and Policy: Stigma and Access in the Silver State."

Learn more about this lecture and RSVP here: https://mailchi.mp/fa839a717ec2/next-week-robert-e-lang-memorial-fellowship-lecture?e=f5f10d697b

The Robert E. Lang Memorial Fellowship is awarded annually to support an outstanding UNLV Ph.D. student completing a dissertation in metropolitan public policy broadly defined. At the end of their fellowship year, fellows present their doctoral research in a public forum.

03/20/2026

12/16/2025

Robert E. Lang Memorial Fellowship recipient Emylia Terry will cross the commencement stage to accept her Ph.D. in public health with a 3.98 GPA. Her dissertation focused on the public health costs experienced by LGBTQ+ people and how to bolster existing mental health infrastructure for that community. With a decade of experience in community health and policy, Emylia Terry brings her commitment to health equity back to UNLV as a visiting assistant professor for the School of Public Health.

Read more about her story here: https://www.unlv.edu/news/article/championing-access-unlv-graduate-tackles-nevadas-health-inequities?utm_source=unlvtoday&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=unlvtoday-20251216