News: School of Social Work

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People |

Matthews, a social work major and a member of the Honors College, is one of just 58 students nationwide to win the highly coveted award. 

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Campus News |

UNLV Boyd Law School has 13 top 100 programs, including No. 1 ranking for legal writing. 

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Business and Community |

Latest episode in series presented by UNLV Libraries and Greenspun College of Urban Affairs will examine the hub of Las Vegas’ diverse Latinx communities and its significance in Nevada’s historical timeline.

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Campus News |

Through targeting hiring, the director of the School of Social Work is helping guide UNLV's work to address homelessness, interpersonal violence, and other issues in the region.

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Campus News |

The biggest obstacle to student success often isn't a student's inate abilities. Here's how programs like Math Bridge and peer mentoring are helping.

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Campus News |

New partnership with the VA gets student veterans on-campus access to their military benefits and services.

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Research |

As the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act expands mental healthcare coverage, report emphasizes increased workforce and prevention methods in Nevada.

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Research |

Clark County is second in the nation in under-25 homelessness. Researchers at UNLV have come up with recommendations to help stem the tide.

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Campus News |

Social work student mentors help veterans transition to campus life and conquer new challenges in the classroom.

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Campus News |

From the pandemic to economic woes to social justice and beyond, the return to campus this semester is fraught with outside issues. Here's how faculty, staff, and students can help work through a year of trauma.

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Business and Community |

UNLV School of Social Work expert on moving forward after a year of lockdowns and stress.

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Campus News |

Here's why members of the campus community are excited to receive the new vaccine.