News
Tue, 03/11/2025
Social work experts to present on family support, assessment
On March 25, the School hosts two free continuing education sessions at K-State Salina and online. The sessions are "Skillful Practice with High-Conflict Families" and "Assessing Family Well-Being."
Mon, 02/03/2025
Social Welfare's road trip in Kansas City highlights importance of community-engaged work
The KU School of Social Welfare collaborated with ACOSA to visit the KC Beehive and discuss the fight to house the homeless.
Mon, 02/03/2025
Panel event centers around mental health of young children
On Feb. 25, Grand Challenges for Social Work panel “Focus on 4s: Advancing Family Well-Being Through Data-Driven Interventions in Early Childhood Mental Health” will be available for free on Zoom with prior registration.
Mon, 01/27/2025
Spring research events address youth mental health, eco-social work, and occupational trauma
Three events this spring share research from the School of Social Welfare and its impact on practice and policy.
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.
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.
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.
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, 02/23/2024
Social work Grand Challenges event focuses on supporting older adults facing social isolation
The Grand Challenges for Social Work is an initiative within the social work profession to champion social progress around a series of grand challenges that the profession works to affect.
Thu, 12/07/2023
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.
Mon, 05/01/2023
School of Social Welfare Center will Host 2023 LGBTQ Research Symposium
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas School of Social Welfare Center for LGBTQ+ Research and Advocacy will host its annual LGBTQ Research Symposium next month. This virtual event will take place June 1-2, offering live sessions from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ...
Wed, 01/18/2023
Grand Challenges for Social Work Events Spotlight Progress on Complex Social Issues
A series of Grand Challenges for Social Work events spotlights the work of KU faculty and the progress they are making with their community partners.
Mon, 08/01/2022
New Programs Equip Rural Social Workers With Much-Needed Resiliency Skills
Center for Community Engagement & Collaboration supports workforce development in underserved areas of Kansas.