Social Work Graduate Serves Students
First-generation graduate Daijah Nabors found her calling in social work and hopes to invest in students like her in the future.
UT Hosts Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and UT is recognizing the month through a series of in-person and virtual events dedicated to raising awareness about sexual assault and prevention.
The Conversation: Living with a Disability Is Expensive, Even with Government Assistance
Experts discuss the estimated amount of extra costs Americans with disabilities pay per year.
Alumnae Share Passion for Helping Nashville Youth
Two College of Social Work alumnae partner to help Nashville youth.
The Conversation: How the Media May Be Making the COVID-19 Mental Health Epidemic Worse
Experts suggest that too much COVID-19 news may be harmful to your health.
Perspectives: Black History Month and Representation
As part of this month’s Black History Month celebration, six students, faculty, and staff members shared pieces of their stories and the importance of representation in higher education.
Program Provides Support to COVID Patient and His Assistance Dog
A New Year’s Eve phone call resulted in a UT program helping a pet owner care for his special needs dog while he was hospitalized with COVID-19.
Cannabis Texting Study Adapts with Pandemic
Professor Michael Mason’s idea for communicating with 18- to 25-year-olds with identified cannabis-use disorders is to text them. The texts ask questions like “How is your mood today?” and “What is your stress level?”
Opioid Research Provides Experiential Learning for Students
Undergraduate and graduate students in law, nursing, social work, public health, and other disciplines are stepping up and taking advantage of experiential learning opportunities offered by the university to address the opioid crisis in Tennessee.
UT Receives Funding to Address Socioeconomic Barriers to Veterinary Care
UT’s Program for Pet Health Equity works to connect underserved individuals with veterinary service providers.
Key Resources Provide UT Students with Mental Health and Wellness Support
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, offers students a myriad of mental health and wellness resources to provide including the Student Counseling Center and the Center for Health Education and Wellness.
The Conversation: When Police Stop Black Men, the Effects Reach into Their Homes and Families
Two scholars report that their research shows that stops by police of Black men can hurt their families.