News
Wed, 12/18/2024
Student Spotlights: Doctor of Social Work (DSW) program
Gaining leadership experience, applying research to their day-to-day work, and building advocacy skills are some of the reasons KU DSW students give for joining the program. Watch video interviews with students about why they chose the online DSW at KU.
Wed, 12/18/2024
2024 Dean’s Recognition of Staff Excellence awarded to Vanessa Sanburn, Annie Handshy
Sanburn and Handshy’s commitment to the school’s well-being was evident as they provided guidance and responsiveness to help navigate challenges during the school year.
Mon, 12/16/2024
Alumni Spotlight: Latrese Kabuya
Making hard topics digestible is at the core of Kabuya’s social work journey. Her leap of faith took her from a place where mental health was taboo to a career where she helps families in need.
Mon, 12/16/2024
Finding Community and Compassion: A look at Community Care Days at the School of Social Welfare
Each semester, a series of events aims to counter the strains of academic and personal duties. Laura Ramirez, an associate professor and coordinator of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Council, collaborated this year with Hazel Rogers, the new student support coordinator, to bring these events to life.
Fri, 12/13/2024
Social Welfare assistant professor wants research to inform future community organizing, social movements
For Tadeo Weiner Davis, urban politics and policy issues continue to be a focus for him as an assistant professor of social welfare at the University of Kansas School of Social Welfare. He dedicates his research to learning more about community organizing and social movements, urban politics, and the dynamics of race and class in urban settings.
Fri, 12/13/2024
New KU School of Social Welfare home at Green Hall puts students first
The school moves from Twente Hall to Green Hall in January 2025. An extensive renovation of the space is designed to meet student needs.
Thu, 12/12/2024
Adjunct Faculty Member honored at Council on Social Work Education for published article
Dr. Parker’s article, which was published in Volume 59 of the Journal of Social Work Education (JSWE), was chosen as the JSWE Best Conceptual Article of Volume 59.
Thu, 12/12/2024
Alumni Spotlight: Jennifer Ananda
Ananda is a first-generation college student, majoring in film and English as an undergraduate student at KU, where she participated in feminist activism and volunteered at a local domestic violence shelter.
Tue, 12/03/2024
MSW Spotlight: Shaye White
“I’ve always been set in stone in going back to my community,” White said. “I really want to help and there’s so much to be done. I see some things are still affecting us and I want to go help my people.”
Fri, 11/08/2024
BSW Student Spotlight: Manuel Turk
“I see social workers and veterans have some similarities, particularly in being resilient,” said Turk, who served in the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force. “There are a lot of things we have to deal with, and we don’t always have all the resources, so we do the best that we can with what we have available to us.”
Tue, 10/29/2024
Social Welfare Assistant Professor wants research to help children with mental illness
Whitney Grube focuses her research on community mental health, and children and teens experiencing serious emotional disturbances.
Wed, 10/23/2024
KU Social Welfare faculty, students honored with I AM First Too poster unveiling
The Achievement & Assessment Institute’s Center for Educational Opportunity Programs is hosting its sixth annual I Am First Too commemorative poster unveiling in honor of members of the KU community who have excelled as role models and advocates of first-generation student success.
Tue, 10/22/2024
KU Social Welfare faculty, researchers to present at CSWE 2024 Annual Program Meeting
Faculty and researchers will share their work during the annual conference on social work education, taking place Oct. 24-27 in Kansas City.
Mon, 09/30/2024
New KU Social Welfare research center focuses on health equity
A new research center in the University of Kansas School of Social Welfare will elevate health-related research, training and collaboration. The Center for the Advancement of Health Equity is committed to improving health, behavioral health and long-term care systems, as well as promoting health equity and access.
Fri, 09/27/2024
Twente Hall Memories: Reflecting on 30 years
Professor Emeritus Ed Canda shares memories from three decades serving the School of Social Welfare in Twente Hall.
Fri, 09/27/2024
Sigler Aging Scholars Program continues to produce leaders in social work
Recent graduates share how the Sigler Scholars program helped develop an interest in social work careers supporting older adults.
Fri, 09/20/2024
Twente Hall Memories: The orange office
Lori Messinger shares: "When I moved into Twente Hall as the director of the BSW Program, they told me I could pick my paint color. Because they gave me no parameters, I picked an adobe orange."
Fri, 09/20/2024
Twente Hall Memories: It's about the people
Freda Herrington shares: "My memories of Twente Hall are animated by the relationships I was so fortunate to have with those who studied, taught, researched, and worked within its halls."
Fri, 09/20/2024
Twente Hall Memories: Why the Cold Duck?
Bradford Sheafor shares why a bottle of inexpensive bubbles helped welcome the School of Social Welfare to Twente Hall.
Mon, 09/16/2024
School of Social Welfare to move out of Twente Hall
The School will move from Twente Hall to Green Hall at the end of the fall 2024 semester.
Mon, 09/16/2024
Social Welfare professor of practice receives teaching award from University
The University of Kansas is proud to announce 16 faculty members from the Lawrence and KU Medical Center campuses as recipients of KU’s annual teaching awards.
Mon, 09/09/2024
Three Social Welfare students named to 2024-2025 Sigler Family Aging Scholars Program cohort
Three students in the University of Kansas School of Social Welfare will make up the 2024-2025 cohort of the Sigler Family Aging Scholars Program. ...
Thu, 08/29/2024
Social Welfare selects 14 students for Toni Johnson Scholars Program in 2024-2025
Scholars for racial and social justice receive mentoring and professional development opportunities dedicated to enhancing community, retention and success.
Wed, 08/28/2024
Social Welfare fall research events aim to facilitate important discussions
Research events cover self-care in election season, a pilot program to train social work students in supporting survivors of domestic violence, and faculty research on gender-affirming care.
Tue, 08/27/2024
Student Spotlights: MSW Salina student experience
Students and recent graduates from the KU MSW program in Salina share their experiences. The partnership with Kansas State University Salina is now in its second year.
Mon, 08/26/2024
Social Welfare support staff is dedicated to guiding students
Expanded student services include a professional writing consultant, retention coordinator and support coordinator - specifically for social work students.
Thu, 08/22/2024
KU MSW program is No. 22 among public schools in U.S. News rankings
The KU MSW prepares graduates for advanced social work practice in one of two broad specializations – either clinical social work practice with individuals, families and groups or social work macro practice aimed at social service administration, social policy development and social advocacy.
Fri, 07/26/2024
Associate professor of practice will join School of Social Welfare in fall 2024
Dr. Roslyn Christopher brings lecture experience on various topics of social work and social work practice, including work as an adjunct lecturer and practicum instructor at KU since 2011. She received her Ed.D. in educational leadership at Baker University and her Master of Social Work from the KU School of Social Welfare.
Wed, 07/24/2024
School of Social Welfare professor of practice remains dedicated to rural areas
Christina Boyd, professor of practice, has worked in behavioral health in rural Kansas for over 25 years. Her service to the state includes several boards, advisory committees and conference presentations.
Fri, 07/19/2024
Transformative planned gift is largest in KU Social Welfare history
The planned gift, estimated to be over $1 million, will primarily provide scholarships to future KU social work students.