School of Social Work News
The programs offered by the School of Social Work strive to instill values of social and economic justice, respect and worth of others, cultural diversity, and self-determination. We also foster a strengths-based environment that emphasizes openness, collaboration, and engagement striving towards individual and community resiliency.
Current Social Work News
President Keith E. Whitfield honors six graduates who have shown exemplary commitment to both the community and their studies.
UNLV vice president's preschool revolt was the start of her career in government affairs. She presents at Grad College event Feb. 22.
A collection of news stories highlighting UNLV’s dedication to community and research.
News highlights featuring UNLV faculty and students who made local and national headlines.
The Class of 2023 shares how UNLV helped them find their paths to success.
President Keith E. Whitfield continues decades-long commencement tradition, honoring 10 students who embody the academic, research, and community tenacity of the graduating class.
Social Work In The News
Enacting “commonsense” gun safety measures doesn’t mean taking away people’s firearms, but some conservatives have falsely framed any steps as a move toward gun-grabbing, U.S. Sen. Jacky Rosen said.
Vice President Kamala Harris came to the defense of President Joe Biden during a campaign appearance in Las Vegas on Friday, admitting his debate performance Thursday against former President Donald Trump faltered but saying it wasn’t indicative of the president’s potential second term.
By the end of June, the U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether governments can ban the homeless from sleeping in public spaces. Homeless populations are growing nationwide, closing in on 1 million people total. On any given day, 6,000 people are homeless in Clark County. And the county says in a year, up to 16,000 people will be unsheltered. What happens, then, if the Supreme Court agrees with the ban, which sprung from an ordinance in Grants Pass, Oregon?
After the Henderson Police Department started enforcing a public camping ban that passed in June, arrests of homeless people were not significantly higher than the last two years, according to city records.
In order to identify the areas that care the most, WalletHub compared the 100 largest cities across 38 key indicators of a compassionate spirit.
With Thanksgiving upon us, most of us are preparing to gather with loved ones. And some of us … may not be looking forward to it.