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Social Welfare students among new 2024-2025 Self Memorial Scholars
Twenty-two students have been selected to receive the University of Kansas Madison and Lila Self Memorial Scholarship for the 2024-2025 academic year.
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Study examines role of religion in substance use services
People have turned to religion and spirituality to deal with crises and critical needs for centuries. A new publication from KU and Georgetown University explored the religious orientation of facilities within the substance use and addiction system of care.
Search for Assistant Professor of Social Welfare
The University of Kansas School of Social Welfare (KUSSW) is seeking candidates for two tenure-track assistant professor positions to begin Fall 2024 for academic year appointments.
Toni Johnson Center announces 12 scholars selected to program
The Toni Johnson Center for Racial and Social Justice is pleased to have selected 12 School of Social Welfare students as a part of the Toni Johnson Scholars Program.
2023-2024 Sigler Aging Scholars announced
The University of Kansas School of Social Welfare is pleased to announce the Sigler Aging Scholars Program has selected three students as the 2023-2024 Sigler Aging Scholars.
New Professor of Practice will support MSW partnership program in Salina
The University of Kansas School of Social Welfare is excited to announce Rebeca Sandoval as the School
New Professor of Practice will support DSW program at the School of Social Welfare
The University of Kansas School of Social Welfare is excited to announce Dr.
New tenure-track faculty to start at School of Social Welfare for the 2023-2024 academic year
The University of Kansas School of Social Welfare is excited to announce two new tenure-track faculty.
Celebrating Dr. Mahasweta Banerjee’s career at KU
Dr. Mahasweta Banerjee will retire from the School of Social Welfare at the end of June, after 31 years at KU. Read about Dr. Banerjee's career accomplishments, research and significant contributions to the School of Social Welfare.
2023 Dean's Award for Excellence in Adjunct Teaching and Mignot Award Granted to Heather Bradley
The 2023 Dean’s Award for Excellence in Adjunct Teaching and the Mignot Award was awarded to Heather Bradley-Geary, M.S.W. for the 2022-2023 academic year.
Dr. Pegah Naemi Jimenez awarded 2023 Suzanne & Harry Statland Research Staff Award
For the first time ever this year, the School is proud to present a new annual award recognizing the outstanding research and scholarship work of research staff. The inaugural recipient of this award is Dr. Pegah Naemi Jimenez.
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Alumni Stories from the Integrated Health Scholars Program
Nearly 250 graduates of the Integrated Health Scholars program are now providing integrated health care to under-served communities in Kansas and western Missouri. Hear from recent graduates of the program.
Partnerships Equip More Social Workers to Serve Rural Kansas
MSW students taking classes through partnership programs at Pittsburg State University and K-State Salina answer the call for more social workers in underserved communities.
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University of Kansas: ‘Strong’ Action: New Plan for Child Welfare
The Universal Prevention for Strong and Thriving Families (“Family Strong”) demonstration project at the University of Kansas School of Social Welfare aims to preempt the traditional child welfare system, which is often threatening to families in need.
Calling Kansans to Action: Tell Legislators to Reject Bills Attacking Transgender Youths
In the first few months of 2023, nearly 500 bills have been introduced that aim to limit access to supportive and lifesaving resources for transgender youth and adults.
Boarding Schools for Native American Children Left ‘a Lot of Wounds’ That are Still Fresh
Sept. 30, Orange Shirt Day, is a day of remembrance designated to honor children who never returned home, as well as those who live with lasting trauma from federal boarding schools. University of Kansas and Haskell Indian Nations University educators discussed the lasting effects during a Zoom panel.
K-State Salina Launches Master of Social Work Partnership with University of Kansas
The cooperative between K-State Salina and KU will increase the availability of graduate-level social work education in rural areas of Kansas while meeting the gaps in coverage that human service agencies in rural areas of the state have been experiencing.