Angela Thomas
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UT College of Social Work Strikes First of Its Kind Partnership with Community Colleges Across the State Allowing for Guaranteed Admission
The University of Tennessee College of Social Work (UTCSW) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with community colleges across the state allowing community college graduates with a degree in social work who meet certain requirements to receive guaranteed admission or priority admission to the UTCSW beginning with the fall 2025 application cycle. Guaranteed Admission is…
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UTCSW in Partnership with CEHHS Receives Grant from the William T. Grant Foundation
UTCSW and CEHHS recently received a grant from the William T. Grant Foundation which will strengthen the partnership between the University of Tennessee-Knoxville and Cherokee Health Systems (CHS). UT and Cherokee Health Systems, a federally qualified health center, will partner to co-create an implementation science program to train university researchers and health practitioners to conduct…
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Examining Disparities in Alcohol Use Testing on Burn Patient Admissions:A Call for Association Guidance
Assistant Professor Thereasa Abrams, Professor William Nugent, Assistant Professor Andrea Joseph-McCatty, and PhD student Aritra Moulick recently published an article in the Journal of Burn Care & Research titled “Examining Disparities in Alcohol Use Testing on Burn Patient Admissions: A Call for Association Guidance.” Traumatic burns remain a significant medical concern in the U.S., with…
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UTCSW Student Jacob Huff Embodies the True Vol Spirit while Volunteering in War-Torn Ukraine
MSSW student Jacob Huff embodies what it means to be a Tennessee Vol. Huff is in his last year of the Nashville MSSW program with plans to graduate this May. Born and raised in Nashville and a proud graduate of Metro Nashville Public Schools, Huff has always had a passion for helping others. When deciding…
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A UTCSW Collaboration Introduces a Groundbreaking Initiative
The UTCSW is collaborating with HOLA Lakeway to introduce a groundbreaking initiative aimed at enhancing family dynamics and communication skills. The Strengthening Family Program (Familias Fuertes) is designed for youth aged 10-14 as well as for their parents, offering support and resources to strengthen family bonds. Led by UTCSW Associate Professor Dr. Mary Held and…
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Student Success at UTCSW Leads to a 94% Retention Rate
The Division of Student Success at UT works to engage each scholar’s experience by supporting their unique strengths and goals. By working with UT faculty and staff, Student Success helps each scholar understand how their strengths contribute to their academic dreams, career paths, and personal well-being. The UTCSW Office of Student Success and Advising adheres…
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UTCSW Alum Darris Upton Elected Chair of Tennessee Human Rights Commission
UTCSW Alum Darris K. Upton (MSSW 2018, BSSW 2017) has been elected chair of the Tennessee Human Rights Commission (THRC) Board of Commissioners. He was unanimously voted to the role of chair at the THRC Board of Commissioners meeting on November 17. Gov. Bill Lee appointed Darris Upton, of Knoxville, to the Tennessee Human Rights…
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Two UTCSW PhD Students awarded the 2024 Initiative for Cross-Institutional Student Collaboration grant
UTCSW PhD Students Kenyette Garrett and Chesney Ward were awarded the 2024 Initiative for Cross-Institutional Student Collaboration grant for the project entitled Count on Me: An exploration of the factors that shape perceptions of social support among Black women in social work research doctoral programs. They were recognized at the GADE Annual Reception at the…
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UTCSW Faculty Interdisciplinary Collaborations
The UTCSW’s faculty research extends far outside the walls of our locations in Stokely Management Center in Knoxville and Polk Avenue in Nashville. Faculty have been working on partnerships with researchers from around the University of Tennessee, other organizations within the state, and numerous universities nationwide and beyond. The collaborations broaden and deepen research, allowing…