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Fourth Annual eVOLve Conference
The fourth annual eVOLve conference was a success, reaching the maximum number of attendees for both in-person and virtual. The 2025 theme of “Meeting Community Needs” weaved throughout the day with the keynote speaker and breakout sessions. The conference boasted 387 in-person attendees and over 600 virtual participants, hailing from 27 different states, including Hawaii. The…
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Dr. Michael Blackwell Receives Award and Grant from Blue Buffalo
Dr. Michael J. Blackwell, director of the Program for Pet Health Equity at the University of Tennessee, recently received the Together for Pets Award, which was accompanied by a $10,000 grant from Blue Buffalo. Through this initiative, Dr. Blackwell aims to improve access to veterinary care, focusing on supporting underserved families and those with limited…
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The UT College of Social Work DSW Program Earns an Eight-Year Accreditation from the Council on Social Work Education
The UT College of Social Work proudly announces that our Doctor of Social Work (DSW) degree program was recently awarded an eight-year accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education’s (CSWE) Board of Accreditation (BOA), reinforcing the college’s commitment to academic excellence and professional preparation in social work. The UTCSW DSW program is one of only three…
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UTCSW Faculty Participate in Third Annual Writing Summit
For the third year in a row, UT College of Social Work professors came together to focus on their research goals for the semester and to build an intellectual community that fosters a sense of belonging at the college. Through dedicated writing time, goal setting, and peer support, important progress was made on manuscripts, grants,…
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Dynamic New Social Learning Platform to Launch in Summer 2025
A dynamic new platform, Yellowdig, will be introduced to the Advanced Standing MSSW students starting this summer and will expand to other programs over the next few semesters. The objective is to create a dynamic, student-driven online space where learners can connect, collaborate, and engage in meaningful discussions beyond the traditional classroom setting. Yellowdig will…
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UTCSW PhD student Sangmi Kim Selected for National Fellowship
PhD student Sangmi Kim has been selected for the CSWE Doctoral Student Policy Fellowship. The goal of this national fellowship through the CSWE is to develop a cohort of doctoral-level social workers who influence social policy through the federal legislative policy process. “I am thrilled to begin the CSWE Doctoral Student Policy Fellowship,” Kim stated.…
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A Message from the Dean
Happy Social Work Month. It is difficult to believe that it is already March! Since the first of the year, changes have been taking place at a rapid pace across the country, for good or ill. In times like these, social workers stand in the breach—supporting individuals and families, working to change policies and protect…
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Dr. Andrea Joseph-McCatty Receives Heart and Soul Award
UTCSW Assistant Professor Dr. Andrea Joseph-McCatty recently received the Heart & Soul Award from the Faculty Senate, following a thoughtful nomination from Dean Lori Messinger. This well-deserved recognition celebrates her dedication and contributions. The award is given at the beginning of every Senate meeting to a faculty member who contributes exceptionally to fostering an inclusive,…
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The UT College of Social Work Welcomes New Senior Director of Advancement
The UT College of Social Work (UTCSW) welcomes Amber Edrington as the college’s new Senior Director of Advancement. Edrington is a two-time graduate of the College of Social Work and has worked since 2020 for Junior Achievement of East Tennessee, where she helped grow the organization’s total budget by more than 50 percent. Her experience…
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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…