News: School of Social Work

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ professor Matthew Lachniet works in his lab on campus.
People |

A collection of stories highlighting 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ faculty and students who made the news in 2019.

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ students in red caps/gowns hugging at commencement
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51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ 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
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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 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's campus, his work focuses on homeless young adults and military service members.
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Mindful of the needs of homeless youth, the social work professor has created a program to help.

portrait of woman
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The 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ 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.

woman in front of posters
People |

Mariana Sarmiento Hernández, once an undergraduate Dreamer, now helps undocumented students navigate the intricacies of immigration policy.

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ students walking on campus sidewalk
Campus News |

Thirteen 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ programs ranked within nation’s top 100 in U.S. News & World Report’s annual list of top graduate and professional schools.