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Sandoval helps lead a partnership with Kansas State University to offer the MSW program in Salina. She received the 2025-2026 Gene A. and Gretchen Budig Award for Excellence in Teaching for excellence in teaching, online instruction, and professional advising for MSW students.

Students in the Bachelor of Social Work program selected Améa Chandler, BSW retention coordinator, and Jerilyn Smith, adjunct instructor, for the 2025-2026 Mignot Award.

Audrey Cress, who teaches in the Master of Social Work program, was recognized as a "thoughtful social worker and dynamic presenter leading with integrity."

The Statland award recognizes two researchers for their commitment to community-engaged, partnership-driven projects that improve outcomes for communities across Kansas.

Learn more about graduating Master of Social Work student Madisen Kratz.

Chancellor Douglas A. Girod has approved the promotion and award of tenure, where indicated, for 50 individuals at the University of Kansas Lawrence and Edwards campuses and 96 individuals at the KU Medical Center campuses. Promotion and tenure are effective at the start of the fall 2026 semester.

Learn more about graduating Doctor of Social Work student Afton Salas.

Learn more about graduating Master of Social Work student Eva Markoulatos.

Learn more about graduating Master of Social Welfare student Nicole Brown

Get to know more about graduating Bachelor of Social Welfare student Nandhini Sachithanandham.