Angela Thomas
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Dr. Anne Conway Reflects on Her Research on the 25th Anniversary of 9/11
As the 25th anniversary of the attacks of September 11 approaches, University of Tennessee College of Social Work (UTCSW) Associate Professor Dr. Anne Conway recalls exactly where she was and her first thoughts on that morning of the day that changed America forever. “That morning I turned on the television and stood in shock. Feeling…
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UT Center for Pet Family Well-Being Hosts 2026 One Health Systems Summit
The UT Center for Pet Family Well-Being hosts the 2026 One Health Systems Summit Pre-Conference Workshop on October 31, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas. The One Health Systems Summit, presented by Maddie’s Fund®, a Duffield Foundation, is a one-day, plenary-only convening to advance health equity for people and their pets through collaboration, policy, and research.…
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UTCSW PhD Alumna Works to Expand Maternal Mental Health Care in Kentucky
University of Tennessee College of Social Work (UTCSW) alumna Dr. Aubrey Jones (PhD ‘20) was recently promoted to an Associate Professor of Social Work at the University of Kentucky. Having served as Principal Investigator (PI) and Co-Investigator (Co-I) on multiple federally and state-funded research projects, her research aims to improve family and rural community well-being…
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Nashville Campus Road Show
Breakfast with the Dean and Behavioral Health Panel The College of Social Work’s Dean Lori Messenger, along with faculty and staff, is hosting a Nashville Campus Road Show, featuring a breakfast conversation and networking event, as well as a behavioral health panel discussion. This free gathering is an opportunity for alumni, community partners, students, faculty,…
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Fall 2026 BSSW Social Work Honors Students
The newly selected BSSW Social Work Honors students started their new roles this fall. Congratulations to these dedicated and hard-working students. Anniston AllenMilan, Tennessee How did you become interested in social work?: I originally became interested in social work after hearing my mother (a fourth-grade teacher) talk about the countless number of students experiencing neglect…
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Dr. Rubén Parra-Cardona Honored with Prestigious Award from the Society for Prevention Research
Dr. Rubén Parra-Cardona, the University of Tennessee College of Social Work Roger and Carol Nooe Endowed Chair, was honored with the 2026 Advances in Culture and Diversity in Prevention Science award by the Society for Prevention Research (SPR), a prestigious global prevention science organization. Recipients of this award are recognized for work to enhance understanding…
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Dr. Shelby McDonald Named the Director of the Center for Veterinary Social Work
The UT College of Social Work is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Shelby McDonald as the All Creatures Great and Small Endowed Professor, starting August 1. An internationally recognized scholar whose interdisciplinary work focuses on human–animal interaction (HAI), trauma, and health equity, McDonald also serves as Director of the UT Center for Veterinary Social…
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Dr. Ragan Schriver Spent Summer Championing Mental Health Well-Being
UTCSW Clinical Professor Dr. Ragan Schriver had a busy summer, but rather than spending all his time lounging by the pool, he traveled to various locations addressing mental health issues. Schriver presented at a conference hosted by the Tennessee Association of Community Action (TACA), a statewide organization that supports the local county community action agencies.…
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The UTCSW Advising Team puts the Success in Student Success
The UT College of Social Work (UTCSW) Student Success and Advising team empowers students through academic support, career preparation, and wellness resources, helping them thrive in their studies and future careers. The purpose of academic advising within the college is to support, guide, and assist social work majors with academic planning, career exploration, licensure, and…
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Climate Change May Be Making People Lonelier
Dr. Fiona Doherty recently published an article entitled “Social Connectedness and Extreme Weather Adaptive Capacity: A Participatory Photo Mapping Study in Rural Appalachia” in the Journal of Community Practice. The paper discusses how the intersecting crises of social disconnectedness and climate change-induced extreme weather create a reinforcing cycle of vulnerability, wherein extreme weather strains social…