Afsha Bawany

Director of Communication, Greenspun College of Urban Affairs

Afsha Bawany writes about and connects journalists to UNLV experts in the following areas:

  • Greenspun College of Urban Affairs

Subject Areas:

  • Communication Studies
  • Criminal Justice 
  • Journalism and Media Studies
  • School of Public Policy and Leadership
  • Social Work

Articles by Afsha Bawany

Jennifer Hurtado
Campus News | November 10, 2016

The best summation of the presidential debate experience: "No one treated me like a student. For a couple of hours, I felt like a professional."

U.N.L.V. signage with Fall leaves in the background
Business and Community | August 31, 2016

Five-week course for community leaders begins Sept. 22 and will be taught by faculty in the Greenspun College of Urban Affairs’ School of Public Policy and Leadership.

Margie Toves
People | May 11, 2016

Margie Toves is among the first graduates from a program to produce social workers specializing in children’s mental health.

teenage male, sitting in a dark hallway, holds his head in his hands
Research | February 26, 2016

Vulnerable youth have a friend in Ramona Denby-Brinson, the 2015 Harry Reid Silver State Research Award winner.

Jon Castagnino
People | January 27, 2016

Alumnus and new Greenspun School of Journalism instructor reflects on his fight with cancer, passion for journalism, and the inspiration he finds in students.

Richard M. Nixon and John F. Kennedy
People | January 12, 2016

Communication studies professor Jacob Thompson on campaign history and how UNLV's selection as a debate site will leave a lasting mark on campus. Plus: Details on community watch events.

Benjamin Burroughs
People | November 9, 2015

The journalism professor talks about why we’re posting, liking, tweeting, and Snapchatting our way through digital conversations.