News: School of Social Work
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UNLV senior Mae Agbilay's research shapes programming for Native American youth.
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Research drives how programs serve youth.
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Class tackles taboos to help future social workers to factually and professionally discuss sex.
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A collection of news stories highlighting the experts and student changemakers at UNLV.
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Matthews, a social work major and a member of the Honors College, is one of just 58 students nationwide to win the highly coveted award.
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UNLV Boyd Law School has 13 top 100 programs, including No. 1 ranking for legal writing.
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Latest episode in series presented by UNLV Libraries and Greenspun College of Urban Affairs will examine the hub of Las Vegas’ diverse Latinx communities and its significance in Nevada’s historical timeline.
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Through targeting hiring, the director of the School of Social Work is helping guide UNLV's work to address homelessness, interpersonal violence, and other issues in the region.
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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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New partnership with the VA gets student veterans on-campus access to their military benefits and services.
A collection of news stories featuring stargazing and change at UNLV.
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As the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act expands mental healthcare coverage, report emphasizes increased workforce and prevention methods in Nevada.