Articles by Pashtana Usufzy
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Creating Leaders for Careers in Emergency Crisis Management
UNLV master's program prepares professionals for wide variety of positions serving the community.
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The Interview: Aya Shata
Media professor’s revolutionary experience informs a social change perspective.
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Making an Impact as a Social Worker Begins with Research
UNLV senior Mae Agbilay's research shapes programming for Native American youth.
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Camp Offers Native American Youth an Early Introduction to College
Research drives how programs serve youth.
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The Course: Sex, Society, and Hot-Button Issues
Class tackles taboos to help future social workers to factually and professionally discuss sex.
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Stress Happens: Here's a UNLV Class to Address It
New communication studies class builds coping and resilience skills.
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Closing the Gaps and Building a Sense of Belonging
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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Paving the Way to a Degree for Student Veterans
Social work student mentors help veterans transition to campus life and conquer new challenges in the classroom.
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From Detour to Degree
After leaving college to enter the hospitality industry, Clay Hartley took advantage of a program through MGM Resorts International to finally earn his degree.