Angela Thomas
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Spring 2026 Research Seminar Series
This spring, the UT College of Social Work will host a research seminar series featuring our visiting Fulbright Scholar from Australia, Dr. Dimi Lattas, along with three senior faculty members: Drs. Michael Mason, Ruben Parra-Cardona, and Bridget Freisthler. Dr. Dimi LattasWhen: March 6, 2026, from 12-1 p.m. ETWhere: In person (SMC 701) and ZoomZoom: https://tennessee.zoom.us/j/85900291372 Forensic Social…
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Social Work Ranks #2 in UT’s Most Popular Online Bachelor Programs
According to the U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Online Education Programs, social work comes in at the number two spot for UT’s most popular online bachelor’s degree based on the number of online degrees conferred. Overall, UT was named number 10 for best online bachelor’s programs and rated particularly highly in three areas: Best…
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Enhancing Dementia Awareness Through Faith Leadership in Ghana
Dr. Tiffany Washington recently conducted international research focused on enhancing dementia awareness through faith leadership in Ghana. With support from the Engagement Scholarship Consortium and the UT College of Social Work, while partnering with the Alzheimer’s & Related Disorders Association of Ghana, Washington delivered a culturally grounded dementia education initiative designed to strengthen public understanding…
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Dr. Courtney Cronley Named 2026 SSWR Fellow
UT Professor Dr. Courtney Cronley has been named a member of the 2026 class of SSWR Fellows. The Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) Fellows are members who have served with distinction to advance the mission of the Society — to advance, disseminate, and translate research that addresses issues of social work practice and…
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Online BSSW Student Victoria-Rose Keith Honored with Ruby Falls Annual Steiner Scholarship
Ruby Falls recently announced online BSSW student Victoria-Rose Keith as one of two 2025 recipients of the John Thomas Steiner, Sr. Memorial Scholarship. Along with Tyler Bennett from the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, Keith received the scholarship to help further her academic achievements and dedicated service to the community. Keith is pursuing her professional goal…
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Fulbright Scholar Dr. Dimi Lattas Joins UTCSW through Summer 2026
Dr. Dimi Lattas is joining the UTCSW for eight months as a Fulbright Scholar from Queensland, Australia. She is a lecturer at the University of the Sunshine Coast, where her research focuses on strengthening and advancing forensic social work education globally. Her Fulbright projects center on developing international collaborations and building shared educational standards to…
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UTCSW Alumna Leads the Charge in Expanding Access to Essential Baby Supplies
When Jamie Lackey (BSW ’00) thinks back on what led her to social work, the path feels almost inevitable. Raised by a single mother who often brought her along to nonprofit board meetings, she grew up observing the impact of community work from behind the scenes. “I got behind-the-scenes knowledge into how important nonprofits were…
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UTCSW VIPHEC Partnership Transforms Graduate Education in Nashville
The University of Tennessee College of Social Work (UTCSW) is excited to announce an innovative, interprofessional partnership with Vanderbilt University and Lipscomb University. The Vanderbilt Interprofessional Health Education Collaborative (VIPHEC) is a groundbreaking initiative that brings together students from social work, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, counseling, and marriage and family therapy to engage in collaborative learning,…
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Leading the Way: UTCSW’s Outstanding Faculty Drive Social Work Innovation
University of Tennessee College of Social Work (UTCSW) faculty members are at the forefront of groundbreaking research and innovation that shape the future of social work education, practice, and policy. Their dedication to advancing knowledge is evident in innovative studies, influential publications, and collaborative projects that address pressing social challenges. By combining expertise with passion,…
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UTK and Knoxville Family Justice Center’s Partnership Focuses on Domestic Violence Awareness
UT College of Social Work (UTCSW), UT College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences (CEHHS), and the Knoxville Family Justice Center (KFJC) partnered to lead the community in recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) 2025 through a powerful lineup of events, outreach initiatives, and a renewed focus on survivor-centered care. Although emphasized in…