News: School of Social Work

Student in a Webex meeting
Campus News |

Top of the List: Seeking help whenever you need it.

a photo of katherine marcal standing with arms folded
People |

Las Vegas was a surprise home for Katherine Marcal. Now she’s working to ensure individuals experiencing homelessness have a pathway to a new life.

ºÚÁÏÍø professor Matthew Lachniet works in his lab on campus.
People |

A collection of stories highlighting ºÚÁÏÍø faculty and students who made the news in 2019.

ºÚÁÏÍø students in red caps/gowns hugging at commencement
Campus News |

ºÚÁÏÍø president Marta Meana will highlight four graduating students at commencement who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the Class of 2019.

A woman in a red and black dress stands next to the College of Urban Affairs sign
People |

Graduate College Alumna of the Year Constance Brooks has served public policy in stints with Clark County, NSHE, and MGM Resorts.

Nicholas Barr poses on ºÚÁÏÍø's campus, his work focuses on homeless young adults and military service members.
People |

Mindful of the needs of homeless youth, the social work professor has created a program to help.

portrait of woman
People |

The ºÚÁÏÍø Medical School and its students have been among the beneficiaries.

Chuck Todd, host of NBC's Meet the Press, moderates a discussion at the Bellagio in Las Vegas between former U.S. Sen. Harry Reid and former Speaker of the House John Boehner.
Business and Community |

Inaugural symposium highlights need for collaboration across academia, business, and government to secure a prosperous American workforce.

Stands stand behind the police tape of a simulated crime scene
Campus News |

Urban Adventure class draws in multiple disciplines to create a uniquely detailed scenario for students.

Jim Stelk talks to three students during the Urban Adventure class.
Campus News |

Urban Adventure class draws on police, social workers, actors and more to make a complex scenario come to life for Urban Affairs students.

two white pills, one red caplet
Research |

A new book by social work professor An-Pyng Sun walks readers through the roots of addiction and treatment.

Greenspun Building
Business and Community |

City resilience framework will focus on health and wellness, economy and society, infrastructure and environment, and leadership and strategy.