News: School of Social Work

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Campus News |

Through progressive grant funding, researchers from three 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ schools encourage greater use of palliative care among Southern Nevada’s Asian communities.

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People |

Greenspun College of Urban Affairs Alumna of the Year Judy Tudor had her priorities reorganized because someone took the time to be kind.

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People |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ students and staff share their heartache and hope as the Oct. 1 shooting anniversary approaches.

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Business and Community |

Training Program led by 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ addresses the shortage of professionals who are trained to recognize and treat individuals in need of care.

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Research |

Authors explore social justice efforts springing from art, techniques for helping students accept new knowledge that may threaten long-held beliefs, and more.

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Research |

A new book explores Gandhian thought and Quakerism to show us how both contribute to humanity’s quest for world peace.

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People |

Ivet Aldaba-Valera was the first in her family to graduate from college and now she’s helping other first-generation students get to the finish line, too.

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People |

Two paws up for these grads who share their love of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ through the eyes of their sheepadoodles.

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Business and Community |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ practicum helps social work students find the right fit and connect to future jobs.

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Business and Community |

College of Urban Affairs partners with community groups to stop Southern Nevada crisis.

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Campus News |

University counseling experts step up to offer emotional support after the mass shooting in Las Vegas.

Oriana Galasso
People |

Student worker Oriana Galasso advises HOPE scholars on making the adjustment to 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.