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Jalen All
Jalen is a MSSW student at the University of Tennessee in the Advanced Standing program. He graduated with his BSW from Belmont in May of 2025, and has lived in Nashville for 6 years. Jalen a passion for supporting individuals in recovery and promoting mental wellness. Drawing on his experience in the recovery field, he…
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Welcome Back to the Fall Semester!
Lori Messinger, Dean of the College of Social Work, welcomes everyone back for another extraordinary academic year. Whether you’re a student, faculty member, staff, or a valued alumnus, everyone at the UTCSW is thrilled to have you as part of the college’s dynamic and growing family.
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New Learning Management System for Continuing Education Changes the Way Business is Being Done
Continuing Education at the UTCSW recently obtained and launched a new learning management system (LMS) known as CE21. This changes the way continuing ed participants purchase, access, and interact with the college’s continuing ed programming. Assistant Director of Continuing Education Margaret McMillan is looking forward to integrating the new system into the program. “The CE21…
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The Program for Pet Health Equity Announces New Associate Director of Research
The Program for Pet Health Equity (PPHE) recently announced that Dr. Claire Schuch has joined the team as Associate Director of Research. In this new role, Schuch will lead efforts to deepen understanding of how pets impact families’ lives and how lack of access to veterinary care affects communities, families, and animal care professionals. Schuch…
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HUSSAIN AL-ZAHRANI
A faculty member with several years of academic experience, specializing in research, strategic planning, and teaching, with a strong commitment to raising educational standards. By fostering a collaborative learning environment, I actively mentor students and lead accreditation initiatives to ensure academic excellence. Driven by my passion for continuous improvement, I integrate innovative educational practices to…
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Caitlin (Cat) Steele
Cat Steele is an incoming first generation PhD student in Social Work at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where she also earned both her Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSSW) and Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW). Her research focuses on expanding and refining mental health diagnostic criteria for adults with intellectual and…
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DSW Program Changes Leadership
The Doctor of Social Work (DSW) Program is changing leadership this fall with Dr. Lizzie Bowland stepping away as the director to focus on the gerontology efforts at the college, while Dr. Katherine Montgomery will step in to serve as the interim director of the program. Bowland, a nationally recognized expert in gerontological social work,…
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UT College of Social Work Welcomes Seven New Faculty Members
The UT College of Social Work welcomed seven new faculty members this fall. These new outstanding professors will teach at both the Knoxville and Nashville campuses, bringing with them a wealth of knowledge and innovative ideas. Jessica Cameron, Clinical Assistant Professor, Nashville CampusJessica Cameron is a highly accomplished clinical social worker and educator with a…
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Fall 2025 Social Work Honors Students
The newly selected Social Work Honors students will start their new roles this Fall. Congratulations to these dedicated and hard-working students. Evan BakerChattanooga, Tennessee How did you become interested in social work: I became interested in social work through my mother, who graduated with her doctorate from UTK a few years ago. I want to…
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Director Transition for the Center for Veterinary Social Work
As Center for Veterinary Social Work (CVSW) Director and Founder, Dr. Elizabeth Strand steps down to pursue a lifelong passion, Dr. Pam Linden has been named the interim director for 2025-2026. A search for the new director will begin in Fall 2025. A quick interview was conducted with both Drs. Strand and Linden sharing…