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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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Tristan Griffin
Tristan is an MSSW student at the University of Tennessee (Knoxville). As a first generation undergraduate, he pursued his bachelor's in Psychology at UTK. Born in Knoxville – named after Peyton Manning – Tristan was born to be a VOL from the very beginning. He has a deep interest in both advocating for policy and…
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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…
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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…