In The News: Greenspun College of Urban Affairs

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The start of 2021 has seen us face a series of dubious anniversaries – a year since the first cases, deaths and lockdowns caused by Covid-19 in countries across the world. These milestones have caused us all to reflect on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and the ways in which it has changed our lives in and out of work.

Nevada Independent

We tried, at first, to shake the uncanniness of it all.

Nevada Independent

We tried, at first, to shake the uncanniness of it all.

Nevada Independent

We tried, at first, to shake the uncanniness of it all.

Nevada Independent

We tried, at first, to shake the uncanniness of it all.

Elemental

When it comes to technology, many of us reflexively assume newer is better. So when Covid-19 forced us into isolation a year ago, we turned to our digital devices to stay in touch with family and friends.

Las Vegas Review Journal

Southern Nevada nonprofits have been on the front lines over the last 12 months, providing much-needed resources and services, while highlighting the importance of their role in the community.

Las Vegas Weekly

UNLV prof Natalie Pennington on lessons learned from pandemic isolation.

KTNV-TV: ABC 13

The pandemic has taken a toll on mental health and a new study by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas shows some surprising results.

Las Vegas Review Journal

An FBI mandate that took effect in January overhauled the way police agencies across the country report crime data, and local police are expecting it will project a rise in crime.

Washington Post

For someone who is hours away from his family, living alone on a college campus without in-person classes, and who infrequently sees a friend in the flesh, Hugh-Jay Yu has an impressively active social life.

Deseret News

In a battle between old tech versus new, phone calls and emails proved more helpful for lessening loneliness, isolation and stress than video chats, social media and interactive video games during the pandemic, according to a new study in the journal Human Communication and Technology.