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

Is Your Social Media Feed Sparking Joy?
cell phone with social apps
People | March 4, 2019
To unfriend, to unfollow, or to keep in touch? Communication studies professor Natalie Pennington helps answer questions about the human connection to social media.
The Interview: Katheryn “K.C.” Brekken
Katheryn "K.C." Brekken, Assistant Research Professor for the School of Public Policy and Leadership and MGM Resorts International Institute at UNLV poses in front of the Las Vegas Strip.
People | November 5, 2018
Ask this researcher about how citizens can be part of policy solutions.
The Responsibility of Listening
woman presenting at conference
Business and Community | October 15, 2018
Criminal justice professor Gillian Pinchevsky on how you can empower yourself to empower survivors of interpersonal violence.
Do You Dread Conflict? It Doesn't Need to be that Way
woman presenting at podium
People | September 18, 2018
Communication Studies Professor Jennifer Guthrie provides strategies on how to resolve problems in the workplace.
KUNV Radio Updates Its Playlist Format With An Emphasis on Student Educational Opportunities
Greenspun Hall with KUNV sign
Campus News | July 18, 2018
KUNV Radio announces new musical programming.
Defying Stereotypes and Paying It Forward
woman standing with street behind her
People | June 6, 2018
Ivet Aldaba-Valera was the first in her family to graduate from college and now she’s helping other first-generation students get to the finish line, too.
A Knight's Tale
Sage Sammons
People | May 31, 2018
Communication Studies grad Sage Sammons is helping to spread the word of an improbable Stanley Cup finalist as the Vegas Golden Knights' director of communications.
The Morse Code of Journalism
man with superhero drawing on wall behind him
People | May 23, 2018
Benjamin Morse, former digital content director for Marvel Entertainment and future TEDx speaker, is transforming students into content creators.
Behind the Scenes with Vegas’ Visual Storytellers
Wesley Hirni and Chuck Akin in their studio.
People | December 20, 2017
When The Killers wanted to film a video in their hometown this year, they called UNLV grads Chuck Akin and Wes Hirni to guide their way.