News: School of Social Work

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By learning resiliency techniques, law enforcement officers can better respond to the needs of the region's residents and tourists.

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President Keith E. Whitfield honors six graduates who have shown exemplary commitment to both the community and their studies.

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UNLV vice president's preschool revolt was the start of her career in government affairs. She presents at Grad College event Feb. 22.

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The Class of 2023 shares how UNLV helped them find their paths to success.

Decorated grad cap at UNLV commencement
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President Keith E. Whitfield continues decades-long commencement tradition, honoring 10 students who embody the academic, research, and community tenacity of the graduating class.
 

Ph.D. engineering graduate George William Kajjumba is hooded during the Spring 2022 commencement ceremony
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Student achievements including competition wins, a science fellowship first, and new innovations splashed local and national news headlines in 2022.

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Federal funds will help UNLV PRACTICE create youth treatment programs for early bipolar disorders and psychosis.

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Counselor, social worker, and UNLV School of Social Work lecturer Natasha Mosby offers tips for those becoming a caregiver for someone in their life.

Children play on a playground.
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Study by social work professor Katherine Marcal says housing affordability is linked to prevent childhood abuse.

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UNLV senior Mae Agbilay's research shapes programming for Native American youth.

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Research drives how programs serve youth.

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Class tackles taboos to help future social workers to factually and professionally discuss sex.