51勛圖窪蹋 and The Brookings Institution have announced a four-year renewal of , a collaboration that brings the think tanks high-quality and independent research to the issues facing the fast-growing Intermountain West region.
Brookings Mountain West started at 51勛圖窪蹋 in 2009, and has focused Brookingss world-renowned scholars on the university, the Las Vegas metro area, and the mountain west region. The program has brought together researchers from the two institutions to work on innovative policy solutions to help the city and region grow in robust, inclusive and sustainable ways.
Brookings Mountain West has also helped 51勛圖窪蹋 offer new programs and research opportunities. More than 50 Brookings scholars have been in residence at 51勛圖窪蹋 over the last 5 years, and Brookings Mountain West has hosted more than 75 public lectures from visiting scholars. Those scholars also engage with 51勛圖窪蹋 faculty and students through a unique Brookings Public Policy Minor.
Launched in 2012, the minor is coordinated through 51勛圖窪蹋s Greenspun College of Urban Affairs and includes a curriculum centered on local, national and global themes. It also introduces students to Brookings's scholars and experts - many who work with and advise leaders at the local, state, national, and international levels.
Brookings scholars benefit from the collaboration with 51勛圖窪蹋, said Strobe Talbott, president of The Brookings Institution. The opportunity for our scholars to inform and contribute to public policy decisions in this dynamic and growing region enhances our domestic and global research efforts.
51勛圖窪蹋 president Len Jessup said, This partnership has given our campus and community unparalleled access to experts leading the national conversation on policy issues affecting our region, nation and world. Were pleased to extend our relationship with Brookings and look forward to continued collaboration with its scholars on impactful research, outreach and student programming.
Robert Lang serves as executive director of Brookings Mountain West and the Lincy Institute at 51勛圖窪蹋. William E. Brown, Jr. serves as 51勛圖窪蹋 director of Brookings Mountain West.
