![President Brian Sandoval sits next to Dean Wichinsky and Associate Dean Weiss in the podcasting room at the Reynold's School of Journalism.](/main/images/news/2023/Oct/Sandoval-Wichinsky-Weiss.jpg)
Interim Dean Lillian Wichinsky and Associate Dean Eugenia Weiss explore the importance of social work, the school’s new building and more
![Founding Dean Shadi Martin and Associate Dean Lillie Wichinsky presenting Dinita Smith with Compass Rose Dignity Award](/main/images/news/2022/Apr/social-work/Martin_Dinita-Smith_Wichinsky.jpg)
Eight Compass Rose awards were given out along with three Dean’s Special Recognition, one Heart of a Social Worker award and Founding Dean Martin was presented with a portrait at March 10 event
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Bachelor of Social Work student discusses why she's proud to identify as a Latina social worker and the impact her Cuban American background will allow her to have in her future career
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New NCED project connects Nevada families with programs, services, and healthcare they need
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Master of Social Work student is proud to identify as LatinX social worker to show representation for an often under-represented population
![From top left, Lillian Wichinsky, Eugenia Weiss, Ashley Daftary, Jose Parra, Aleksa Owen, Alycia Barnwell, Chang Hyun Seo, Clio Weisman, Dana Caballero, Denise Orpustan-Love, Natalie Gautereaux, William, Fauerborn in a collage of head shots](/main/images/news/2021/Aug/ssw-new-faculty-grid.jpg)
The School of Social Work welcomes 10 new faculty and promotes two existing faculty to leadership roles
![Eugenia Weiss standing by a lake wearing a green shirt, black leggings and a hat](/main/images/news/2021/July/eugenia-weiss-lake-mead.jpg)
Dr. Weiss brings more than 30 years experience to the School of Social Work
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Marina Murphy, lecturer with the School of Social Work, talks about normalizing talking about suicide.
![Aida Guerrero and her two sons](/main/images/news/2021/May/aida-guerrero-bsw.jpg)
Aida Guerrero, graduating with her BSW, dedicates her graduation to her young son who tragically passed away in August 2020.
![Noemi Gomez Martinez](/main/images/news/2021/Mar/noemi-gomez-martinez-nt.jpg)
Alumna Noemí Gómez Martínez reflects on being a successful Latina in today’s world
![Screen shot of a Zoom conference call with attendees for Social Work Advocacy Day](/main/images/news/2021/Mar/swad-nevada-today.jpg)
Students learn about bills and how to influence legislative policy decisions
![A group of University students with the School of Social Work stand around a table with signs and donuts](/main/images/news/2021/Mar/social-work-month.jpg)
School of Social Work celebrates Social Work Month with “Social Workers are Essential” campaign to recognize the profession and raise scholarship funds for students
![Dr. Lillian Wichinsky in Arches National Park, Utah](/main/images/news/2021/Feb/lillie-utah.jpg)
Dr. Wichinsky brings more than 25 years of experience in the social work profession to the School of Social Work
![Austin Pollard in front of the Team Rubicon truck when volunteering for North Carolina the disaster relief program](/main/images/news/2020/Dec/pollard-cover.jpg)
Austin Pollard talks about volunteering throughout the community while pursuing his Bachelor's in Social Work. He was recently recognized as the Student Volunteer of the Year.
![Some of the founding members of the School of Social Work Alumni Chapter pose with Dean Shadi Martin and Community Advisory Board Chair Rota Rosaschi.](/main/images/news/2020/May/social-work/SSWAC-Group-Photo.jpg)
University of Nevada, Reno School of Social Work hosts event recognizing social work leaders in the state
![Tanya Kelley and Scott Mensing at the Fall 2019 Community Based Research Symposium](/main/images/news/2020/Feb/Tanya_and_Scott_at_IC.jpg)
Tanya Kelley named to guide the range of programs and services to encourage pursuit of research, scholarly and creative activities by undergraduates
![Dean Shadi Martin speaking at a podium](/main/images/news/2019/July/dean-shadi-martin.jpg)
‘Values-oriented Leaders’ is driving message behind the newly independent school; ‘Helping the Helpers’ initiative one of many new initiatives in the works
![Mary Hylton](/main/images/news/2017/October/Hylton_sm.jpg)
Receives ‘Social Justice Super Hero’ award
![University senior Dennis Green](/main/images/news/2017/May/Dennis_Green_1180x560.jpg)
Five University student recipients have shown exemplary contributions to their community in civic engagement
![Upward Bound and Social Work visit Capitol](/main/images/news/2017/April/UpwardBound_SocialWork_VisitsCapital.jpg)
University's School of Social Work partners with Upward Bound programs for first-ever Capitol Experience
![Social Work Legislative Day](/main/images/news/2017/Feb/Social_Work_Legislative_Day.jpg)
Students learn about bills and how to influence legislative policy decisions
![Goutham Menon is the director of the School of Social Work](/main/images/news/2016/Dec/Goutham_Menon.jpg)
Partnership between University and International Consortium for Social Development to organize international symposium
![Communities in Schools of Western Nevada at Hug High](/main/images/news/2016/Nov/Communities_In_Schools.jpg)
Civic Literacy Program teaches students of all socioeconomic backgrounds how to advocate for themselves and their communities
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$1.3 million to expand number of social workers qualified to work with children, youth
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University students Miranda Smith and Darrin Mccarthy receive scholarship
![Terawatt Facility](/main/images/news/2014/March/Nevada%20Terawatt%20Facility_1050x450.jpg)
University of Nevada, Reno earns four graduate school, 24 graduate program rankings
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University of Nevada, Reno students gain real-life experience through community-based learning
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Plans to grow access to program, conduct research, mentor students
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Both awardees cited for working far beyond job description
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University of Nevada, Reno professors’ work receive the 2012 Oral History Association National Book Award
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University of Nevada, Reno professors spend 10 years interviewing and documenting their stories
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Chandler sheds light on the struggles of working-class Nevadans