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Donors give $22,160 to KU Social Welfare during One Day One KU
The seventh annual One Day One KU set a giving day record for KU Social Welfare. On March 6, donors made 167 gifts totaling $22,160 to support social work education at KU.
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Two KU Social Welfare students join state social work boards
Two KU social work students are representing their BSW peers on state boards of the National Association of Social Workers. Ella Hinson is on the NASW-Kansas board and Thomas Way is on the NASW-Missouri board.
KU-led grant will empower underserved communities to address racial disparities in state's child welfare system
A new partnership led by the KU School of Social Welfare will empower members of underserved communities to identify and address the problems of racial bias and inequity in the child welfare system.
Study shows wealth does not ensure equal amounts of health across race, ethnicity
A recent study by Assistant Professor Sicong "Summer" Sun analyzes national data and reports of mental health and well-being. The study shows it takes more financial assets for people of color to have the same health outcomes as white Americans.
Research partnership shows parenting skills more effective at reuniting families
Researchers from KU’s School of Social Welfare worked with social service agencies in Oklahoma for more than 15 years to test several evidence-based interventions to enhance the safety, permanency and well-being of children and families affected by substance use.
Melinda Lewis promoted to full professor of the practice
Melinda Lewis earned a promotion to full professor of the practice. Lewis has been with the School of Social Welfare since 2013.
Haricombe Gallery to open new exhibit with events featuring KU scholars in association with Common Book Program
A new digital exhibit in Watson Library’s Haricombe Gallery will showcase KU scholars, centering the importance of imagination a
One year after Mahsa Jina Amini's death, KU researchers analyze social media responses in Iran
One year ago, Kurdish Iranian woman Mahsa Jina Amini was killed, setting off some of the largest protests in Iran’s recent history. A new study from the University of Kansas examines how social media has powered the protests and if the cause has shifted away from a women’s rights focus, like many…
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.