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UTCSW Alum Reflects on Leading One of the Nation’s Largest Behavioral Health Systems
David Guth (MSSW ‘81) wears a Centerstone lapel pin nearly every day. It’s a small symbol of the pride he feels in the work Centerstone does. And sometimes when people notice it, they’ll say something. “I get stopped frequently by people who say, ‘You’re with Centerstone? You saved my life,” he said. Guth is quick…
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University of Tennessee College of Social Work Establishes Center for Pet Family Well-Being
The University of Tennessee College of Social Work has launched the Center for Pet Family Well-Being (CPFW), marking a new chapter in the university’s leadership in interdisciplinary research and systems innovation. Formerly known as the Program for Pet Health Equity (PPHE), the center reflects the evolution of an eight-year initiative that has gained national recognition…
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UTCSW Students Achieve 94% Pass Rate on Prestigious Nonprofit Exam in Program Debut
The UT College of Social Work (UTCSW) is celebrating a major milestone in nonprofit education. In the fall of 2025, the first cohort of bachelor’s students enrolled in SW465, Nonprofit Management and Leadership, took the national exam as part of the requirements for the Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) credential. The results were remarkable. An astounding…
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Dr. Fiona Doherty Publishes Two Research Articles Discussing Climate Change
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 communities can use to reduce…
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Office Romance or Business as Usual
Office Romance. Everyone has an opinion on whether it is a good idea. Will it be awkward in a meeting? Will people talk about the couple in question? What happens if there’s a breakup? Deidre Ford, BA 2017; MS 2021; MBA 2025, says her story dispels all negative ideas about an office romance. She and…
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UTCSW Alumna Leads Effort to Bring Mental Health Court to Five Tennessee Counties
When Crissie Carpenter (MSSW 16’) saw gaps in how the justice system was responding to individuals with mental health needs, she got to work advocating for a different approach. That work is now taking shape through the 23rd Judicial District Mental Health Court, a treatment-focused program Carpenter is helping bring to the region, expanding access…
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Spring 2026 Research Seminar Series
This spring, the UT College of Social Work will host a research seminar series featuring our visiting Fulbright Scholar from Australia, Dr. Dimi Lattas, along with three senior faculty members: Drs. Michael Mason, Ruben Parra-Cardona, and Bridget Freisthler. Dr. Dimi LattasWhen: March 6, 2026, from 12-1 p.m. ETWhere: In person (SMC 701) and ZoomZoom: https://tennessee.zoom.us/j/85900291372 Forensic Social…
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Social Work Ranks #2 in UT’s Most Popular Online Bachelor Programs
According to the U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Online Education Programs, social work comes in at the number two spot for UT’s most popular online bachelor’s degree based on the number of online degrees conferred. Overall, UT was named number 10 for best online bachelor’s programs and rated particularly highly in three areas: Best…
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Enhancing Dementia Awareness 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…