Social Work Professor Discusses Severe Weather’s Impact
Lisa Reyes Mason, assistant professor of social work, discussed the recent wave of severe weather, how it can be addressed, and what to expect for the future.
Social Work Professor Helps Homeless Neighbor
Martin-West recently worked with neighbors in her Nashville community and with faculty and staff in UT’s College of Social Work to provide a home for a homeless neighbor named JJ.
UT Releases Report on Barriers to Veterinary Care
In the past two years, nearly 28 percent of households experienced barriers to veterinary care.
Professor Advocates Interdisciplinary Approach to Climate Change
Solving climate change requires a new and deeply interdisciplinary approach, says Lisa Reyes Mason, assistant professor and director of the College of Social Work PhD program, in a recent commentary for “Nature Climate Change”.
Eight Students Recognized at, Three Travel to Undergraduate Awards
Eight UT students have been recognized for their research projects in the 2018 Undergraduate Awards, the largest international academic awards program.
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.