Angela Thomas
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How to Prepare Social Workers to Serve Families and Communities in Times of Need
In light of the many recent policy changes regarding immigration at the national, state, and local levels, University of Tennessee College of Social Work (UTCSW) Associate Professor Mary Held and PhD student Eliza Galvez published an analysis on the critical role of social workers in responding to these new immigration policies and programs. An expert…
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Black History Month: In Their Own Words
What does Black History Month mean to you? Reflections from some of the College of Social Work’s faculty. Mary Gitau: While Black History Month provides an opportunity to celebrate the victories and progress in the ongoing fight for racial justice, it also serves as a reminder that there is still much work to be done.…
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Doctoral Dedication: The Sweet Story of a Cohort Couple
Namrata Mukherjee and Aritra Moulick know what it is like to pack up and leave family and friends to attend school in a foreign country. But luckily, they were able to do it together as a couple. Moulick and Mukherjee are married and both in the UT College of Social Work (UTCSW) PhD program. They…
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Social Work as a Second Career
A series on UTCSW students who chose to start a second career in social work.Article two in the series Social Work is often referred to as a “found” major or career. This means that it is not the major or career that someone started out to do, but was later discovered through personal experience or…
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Taking the College to the Next Level: UTCSW Faculty Present at the UT Grand Challenges Summit
The UT College of Social Work and SWORPS are taking the college to the next level by sharing their expertise at the UT Grand Challenges Summit. The summit held mid-February in Murfreesboro, TN, aims at addressing Tennessee’s most pressing issues. By convening a diverse group of experts and stakeholders, and by thinking in terms of…
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Breaking Barriers: Empowering the Deaf Community in the Dominican Republic
In the Dominican Republic, many deaf individuals face profound challenges due to limited education, isolation, and barriers to communication — even within their own families. Recognizing these needs and in an effort to help, Drs. Doug Coatsworth and Mary Held from the UT College of Social Work, along with Dr. Nicole McFarlane from the UT…
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Over 25 UTCSW Faculty & Students to Present Research at 2025 SSWR Conference
The University of Tennessee College of Social Work (UTCSW) is proud to announce its robust presence at the 2025 Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) Conference, taking place January 15-19 in Seattle. This year, a group of UTCSW faculty members, PhD candidates, and students will present their innovative research, showcasing the College’s commitment to…
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CSW and CEHHS Faculty Secure Grant Funding for Prevention of Domestic Violence
Dr. Kristen Ravi, College of Social Work (CSW), and Dr. Megan Haselschwerdt, College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences (CEHHS), along with their community partners, the Tennessee Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence (Nashville) and The Mary Parrish Center (a housing focused nonprofit serving survivors of interpersonal violence in Nashville), received over $695,000 in…
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New COIL Faculty Projects Enhance Global Learning at UT
Two UTCSW faculty members are spearheading innovative Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) projects in the 2024-2025 academic year. Dr. Mary Gitau and Dr. Phyllis Thompson, along with Distinguished Lecturer of Italian Dr. Renée D’Elia-Zunino, are aiming to enhance global learning and foster international partnerships, bringing diverse perspectives into the classroom and promoting intercultural dialogue. Each…
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Long-time CSW Director of Advancement Stephanie Piper Retires
Stephanie Piper, Senior Director of Advancement, to retire December 1, 2024. The College of Social Work announced that Stephanie Piper, Senior Director of Advancement, is retiring after 17 years in this role. During Piper’s years of service, the college has charted record growth in endowment, donor relations, board participation, and annual giving. Highlights include the…