The Conversation: What’s at Stake this Election Day
Voter demographics and policy priorities are two recurrent big issues on Election Day – but shifts in election administration and voting laws are new challenges influencing the midterms.
The Conversation: The GOP Made Gains among Latino Voters in 2020 but Democrats Remain the Party of Choice for Upcoming Midterms
The complexity of the Latino community needs to be understood in order for the US’ second largest ethnic group to be adequately represented in our democracy.
UT Presented Corporate Leadership Award by Knox Area Urban League
Several of UT’s colleges and departments have partnered with the Knoxville Area Urban League for decades garnering the university the organization’s Corporate Leadership Award.
The Conversation: Black Girls are 4.19 Times More Likely to Be Suspended than White Girls – and Hiring More Teachers of Color is Only Part of the Solution
A social work scholar researches why school suspensions disproportionately affect students from certain groups and what can be done to change the inequity.
The Conversation: Faculty Discuss Recent Reproductive Health Topics
Faculty members in social work and law have written on a variety of topics related to women’s reproductive health for The Conversation.
Social Work Grad Finds Purpose Serving Immigrants
Social work master’s graduate Jonah Freed combined his interests in mental health and helping immigrants to make a lasting difference.
Researchers map heat inequities in Knoxville
UT researchers will team up with community members to map urban heat islands and collect the data necessary to protect disproportionately affected communities.
Recognizing Sexual Assault Awareness Month
UT is hosting a variety of events created to raise public awareness about sexual violence and educate communities on how to prevent it.
Celebrating Black History Month on Rocky Top
UT is recognizing Black History Month throughout February with a series of virtual and in-person events.
$3.4 Million Grant to Expand AlignCare’s National Reach
The Program for Pet Health Equity in the College of Social receives a $3.4 million expansion grant from Maddie’s Fund to help the national reach of their AlignCare program.
Do We Breathe the Same Air? Research Aims to Uncover Disparities in Indoor Pollution
A multidisciplinary study is developing a tool to track indoor pollutant exposure.
Social Work Coalition Offers Mentoring, Support for Black Students
The Coalition of Black Social Workers provides students in Knoxville, Nashville, or enrolled online with mentorship and community support. Its model is now expanding across the region.