News: School of Social Work

Nicholas Barr poses on UNLV's campus, his work focuses on homeless young adults and military service members.
People |

Mindful of the needs of homeless youth, the social work professor has created a program to help.

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People |

The UNLV Medical School and its students have been among the beneficiaries.

Chuck Todd, host of NBC's Meet the Press, moderates a discussion at the Bellagio in Las Vegas between former U.S. Sen. Harry Reid and former Speaker of the House John Boehner.
Business and Community |

Inaugural symposium highlights need for collaboration across academia, business, and government to secure a prosperous American workforce.

Stands stand behind the police tape of a simulated crime scene
Campus News |

Urban Adventure class draws in multiple disciplines to create a uniquely detailed scenario for students.

Jim Stelk talks to three students during the Urban Adventure class.
Campus News |

Urban Adventure class draws on police, social workers, actors and more to make a complex scenario come to life for Urban Affairs students.

two white pills, one red caplet
Research |

A new book by social work professor An-Pyng Sun walks readers through the roots of addiction and treatment.

Greenspun Building
Business and Community |

City resilience framework will focus on health and wellness, economy and society, infrastructure and environment, and leadership and strategy.

woman in front of posters
People |

Mariana Sarmiento Hernández, once an undergraduate Dreamer, now helps undocumented students navigate the intricacies of immigration policy.

UNLV students walking on campus sidewalk
Campus News |

Thirteen UNLV programs ranked within nation’s top 100 in U.S. News & World Report’s annual list of top graduate and professional schools.

Keith Rogers and Rebecca Rogers, wearing graduation robes, pose overlooking a pathway on the UNLV campus.
People |

She's daring and he's diverse. Both are committed to helping UNLV students achieve their dreams.

Asian elderly man with two medical providers
Campus News |

Through progressive grant funding, researchers from three UNLV schools encourage greater use of palliative care among Southern Nevada’s Asian communities.

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People |

Greenspun College of Urban Affairs Alumna of the Year Judy Tudor had her priorities reorganized because someone took the time to be kind.