Campus to Host Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week Events
As part of next week’s National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, UT will host events to bring awareness to these two pressing issues.
Expert Says Violence, Natural Disasters Drive Immigrants to Come to America
New research gives insight into why citizens from Mexico and Central American countries attempt the treacherous journey to the United States.
Mic/Nite: Showcasing Faculty Research in Less Than Seven Minutes
One microphone. Ten faculty members. 400 seconds. That’s under seven minutes for each faculty member to explain their unique research.
College of Social Work Dean Search Prepares to Launch
A campus search advisory committee has been formed to work with an executive search firm to find a new dean for the College of Social Work.
Acclaimed Investigative Reporter to Speak at UT on ‘Modern Day Segregation’
Nikole Hannah-Jones, an award-winning investigative reporter who covers civil rights and racial injustice issues, will speak at UT on September 6.
UT Awarded $2.8M Grant to Aid Access to Veterinary Care
The College of Social Work Program for Pet Health Equity has received a $2.8 million grant from Maddie’s Fund to support research and development of AlignCare.
Social Work Professor to Evaluate California Guaranteed Income Project
Stacia West, an assistant professor in the College of Social Work, will spend about two years evaluating the Stockton Economic Empowerment Demonstration project.
Knoxville Mayor Recipient of Award, Nominated by Former Dean of Social Work
Knoxville Mayor, Madeline Rogero received the National Public Elected Official of the Year Award at the National Association of Social Work conference in Washington, DC.
Social Work Statistics Used for WBIR’s Homeless in Knoxville Series
A recent WBIR feature story about Knoxville’s growing homeless population includes statistics from UT’s College of Social Work.
UT Releases Final Report on ‘My People Fund’ Evaluation
In the aftermath of the 2016 Gatlinburg wildfires, the Dollywood Foundation launched the My People Fund to help.
WKRN: Professors Share Findings at National Weather Service Workshop
Professors Lisa Reyes and Kelsey Ellis shared findings of their current project “Vortex Southeast” at a National Weather Service workshop in conjunction with the severe storms laboratory.
UT Releases Preliminary Findings of ‘My People Fund’ Evaluation
What is the best way to help someone after they’ve lost everything? Money? Clothing? Shelter?