UNLV School of Public Policy and Leadership

06/10/2025

06/03/2025

Dr. Chris Stream Featured in National WalletHub Article on Income Disparities

Dr. Christopher Stream, Interim Director of the UNLV School of Social Work and Associate Professor in the School of Public Policy and Leadership, was recently featured as an expert contributor in WalletHub’s national analysis, “States Where People Have the Highest Income.”

Drawing from over two decades of experience in public service and policy in Southern Nevada, Dr. Stream offered insights into the structural causes of income inequality, the impact of economic disruption on working families, and the importance of aligning workforce development with emerging industries like AI and public health.

“It’s not just about what people earn — it’s about whether they have real opportunities to move up,” said Dr. Stream in the piece. “When we invest in people and the systems that support them, we build a stronger economy for everyone.”

The article features expert opinions from academics across the country and highlights key policy opportunities for addressing income gaps at the state level.

States Where People Have the Highest Income in 2025

05/27/2025

LEAVING LAS VEGAS: Nevada continues to be a hot state for people to move to, with Californians leading the pack. Here's a look at who is moving to and leaving Nevada →lvrj.com/post/3310085

08/18/2024

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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08/18/2024

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07/15/2024

We are excited to share a fantastic career opportunity with you. The City of Henderson is looking for a skilled GIS Analyst to join their team. This role is perfect for individuals with a strong background in Geographic Information Systems, keen analytical skills, and a passion for public service.

This is a great chance to contribute to the development and management of Henderson's spatial data infrastructure. Don't miss out on this opportunity to advance your career and make a difference in our community!

The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill two (2) vacancies for the classification of GIS Analyst II. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to one (1) year in various departments city-wide. Under  gene...

02/15/2024

Exciting times ahead in urban policy education! 🌆📚 With the launch of OpenAI's GPT-4, the possibilities for AI-generated videos in our curriculum are endless. Imagine visualizing complex urban data, simulating city scenarios, and bringing case studies to life with just a text prompt! This innovation has the potential to transform how we teach, learn, and advocate for urban policy. Stay tuned for how we'll integrate this cutting-edge technology into our programs at UNLV's School of Public Policy and Leadership. The future of urban policy is here, and it's more dynamic and engaging than ever!

11/28/2023

Interesting response to the recent uptick in traffic accidents.

The National Transportation Safety Board recommended that all new vehicles come equipped with technology to make speeding difficult or impossible.

10/05/2023

I had the privilege of speaking with the National Honor Society at SECTA yesterday. Thanks for the opportunity Dr. Julian !

05/13/2023

05/12/2023

It’s graduation weekend at UNLV!  On behalf of all the faculty of the UNLV School of Public Policy and Leadership congratulation graduates!

05/11/2023

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.”