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Working in a homeless shelter inspired Maria Fernandez.

Hear the story of neuroscience graduate student Arnulfo “Tuna” Tunon-Ortiz’s incredible journey.

U student Jamie Fidler is collecting new and used sleeping bags, tents and U-locks for Volunteers of America’s Homeless Youth Resource Center in Salt Lake City.

Lecture brings to light the harsh reality of at-risk, runaway and homeless youth who are recruited, forced, and coerced into sex trafficking.

The U’s unique Environmental Dispute Resolution Program aims to promote collaboration, mediation, stakeholder engagement and alternative dispute resolution as a way to address public policy conflicts.

U urban design students research and map homelessness in the Wasatch Region.

A team of U student researchers developed a device to help remind homeless patients of medical appointments.

A postdoctoral scientist at the U engages in local politics – and urges other young professionals to do likewise.

Utah’s Housing First Initiative is changing the way our nation addresses chronic homelessness. The College of Social Work has played a significant role in this effort.