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

Judy Tudor
People | October 22, 2015

Alumna Judy Tudor turned her own foster care experience into a career helping kids through tough situations. Now at UNLV, she’s training child welfare employees.

Judy Tudor
Business and Community | October 22, 2015

For the last 10 years, the UNLV School of Social Work has played an important role in workforce development of child welfare system employees.

Robin Mendoza
Research | October 14, 2015

At age 20, Robin Mendoza has already helped develop a Clark County parks map. Now, the graduate student in public administration is using her research skills in GIS to help nonprofits.

High School students practice debate skills
Campus News | August 3, 2015

UNLV's top-ranked debate program helps local teens get over their fear of public speaking and prepare for national competitions.

William Sousa with a Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officer
Research | July 30, 2015

Public support for body-worn cameras is high but many doubt they will improve police and citizen relationships, according to a new national survey by UNLV Center for Crime and Justice Policy.

Emily Salisbury
Research | June 9, 2015

As “Orange is the New Black” returns for a third season, UNLV criminologist Emily Salisbury talks about women in prison and what they need to succeed afterwards.

Clayton Rhodes, seated, talks with friends
Campus News | April 24, 2015

New UNLV program helps students with intellectual disabilities gain college experience.