Faculty Research
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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. 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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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…
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Faculty Achievements Take Center Stage: Promotions and Awards at the UTCSW
The University of Tennessee College of Social Work (UTCSW) faculty has had a busy and productive summer receiving well-deserved promotions and awards. The faculty continues to represent the college as comprehensive thought leaders in the industry. Brittany Adams was promoted to clinical associate professor effective July 1. Adams has been a member of the UTCSW…
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New Volunteer Outreach Program Aims to Reduce Isolation Among Older Adults
A new volunteer outreach initiative in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, is helping connect older and vulnerable adults with critical resources, social support, and community services through trained volunteers and community partnerships. The Resources for Senior and Vulnerable Persons (RSVP) Program was developed with support from Dr. Lizzie Bowland, associate professor at the UT College of Social…
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Faculty News
The UTCSW Faculty have been busy during the spring semester. Through publishing important research, expanding research overseas, serving in fellowship programs, and even winning awards, these scholars are making the world a better place every day and in every way. Fiona Doherty Dr. Fiona Doherty has been selected as a Fellow for the National Science…
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Dr. Fiona Doherty Publishes Two Research Articles Discussing Climate Change
UT College of Social Work’s Dr. Fiona Doherty recently published two research articles that discuss climate change in various aspects and the challenges that accompany it. An article titled “Age-Friendly Strategies for a Warming World” published in the latest issue of Generations Today, examines how climate change uniquely affects older adults and highlights age-friendly strategies…
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Dementia Awareness Enhanced 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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SSWR Presentations 2026
The UT College of Social Work faculty and PhD students are presenting their latest research and projects at the SSWR 2026 Annual Conference, Leading for Transformative Change: Aligning Social Work Science with Policy and Practice. Our presenters will share important insights and advance the field of social work on the national stage. Check the schedule…