Angela Thomas
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Five UTCSW Alums Start Counseling Center
UTCSW alums Sara Ridner ’95, Julie Hamlin ’99, Tammy Lynn ’01, Jody Butler ’02, and Leann Brewer ’12 believe in the power of therapy to promote healing, growth, and transformation. It is this common belief that led to the founding of Peaceful Solutions Counseling. All five independent practitioners are compassionate and skilled behavioral health therapists…
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UTCSW PhD Students Attended a Race, Research, and Justice Training
UTCSW PhD students Chesney Ward and Kenyette Garrett recently attended a Race, Research, and Justice training offered by Vanderbilt as part of their Early Career Professional Learning Series. The training was held virtually on four Saturdays and covered topics such as teaching, mentoring, grant writing, philanthropy, writing and publishing across genres, and wellness and mindfulness.…
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Staff Profile – Margaret Huffstetler
Margaret Huffstetler is an Academic Advisor for the UTCSW. She has been in this role since October 2021. How long have you worked at the College of Social Work?I have been employed by the College of Social Work since October of 2021, totaling over two years of service. My connection to the College goes…
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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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Drs Coatsworth and Held attend Health Summit in the Dominican Republic
UTCSW Drs Doug Coatsworth and Mary Held recently attended a Health Summit in the Dominican Republic with the nonprofit organization Comunidad Connect. The summit was also attended by researchers from physical health-related professions and anthropology. During the site visit, Coatsworth and Held learned about completed and current research conducted in collaboration with Comunidad Connect, both…
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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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Staff Profile- Katie Banks
Katie Banks is the PhD Administrative Specialist for the CSW. She is also an alum of the college, having received her BSSW in 2008. How long have you worked at the College of Social Work?I started working with the College of Social Work in September 2023. Before coming to UTK, I was working in East…
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Program for Pet Health Equity expands AlignCare, a health care system designed to improve access to veterinary care, to underserved families in Nevada.
The Program for Pet Health Equity (PPHE) is expanding AlignCare, a health care system designed to improve access to veterinary care for underserved families, in Las Vegas and Reno, Nevada. Access to veterinary care is a national family crisis that disproportionately affects low-income families, extending across generations, ethnicities, and genders. A $373,771 grant is being…
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Highlights from the 2023 CSWE APM
The UT College of Social Work delivered a strong representation at the 2023 CSWE Annual Program Meeting. UTCSW Dean Lori Messinger moderated the Opening Plenary session with Dr. Bernice A. King. Additionally, with over 21 UTCSW presentations by 18 faculty members and 10 PhD students, the conference theme of “It’s Time to Act: Defining and…