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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…
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Hailey Crowe
Hailey Crowe is a first-generation college graduate from Knoxville, Tennessee. She earned her Associate of Science in Social Work from Pellissippi State Community College, her Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSSW) from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and her Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) with a concentration in Organizational Leadership from UTK…
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Peter Kingsley
Peter Kingsley is an active-duty military member with a bachelor’s degree in biology from Brigham Young University, as well as a master’s degree in education, focusing on applied behavior analysis, from Arizona State University, and a master’s degree in social work from the University of Wyoming. In his clinical work, Pete has experience in working…
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A Mission to Enhance Dementia Awareness in Ghana
A Mission to Enhance Dementia Awareness in Ghana Through Faith Leadership June is globally recognized as Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. The following story highlights the high-impact research of a UT scholar and her global efforts to educate communities and reduce stigma…
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Brooke Benson
Brooke is a second-year Master’s student at the University of Tennessee pursuing a degree in Social Work. She has lived in Nashville for 10 years and considers it home. Brooke has a passion for bridging communities and participating in the work of empowering underserved and marginalized populations. Brooke has her background in psychology and counseling…