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Sat, 01/09/2021

Statement on Jan. 6 Events at the US Capitol Building

Dear School of Social Welfare Community,...

Tue, 12/22/2020

Search for Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Racial Justice & Social Work

The University of Kansas School of Social Welfare (KU SSW) is seeking dynamic candidates with experience in racial justice for a faculty cluster hire. We aim to recruit and hire two associate/full professors and one assistant professor to begin Fall 2021 (9-month, tenure-track). Faculty candidates with a Ph.D. in Social...

Mon, 12/14/2020

Publication shows pandemic not a shared experience for LGBTQ youths

LAWRENCE — “We’re all in this together” has been a common refrain during the COVID-19 pandemic. It turns out that’s not the case for many LGTBQ youths, as University of Kansas researchers illustrate in a new publication. ...

Wed, 09/30/2020

Study Finds Shortcomings in Therapy for Sexual Minorities

Sexual minority individuals experience depression and anxiety at higher rates than their heterosexual counterparts, yet both the individuals and therapists report experiencing difficulties in treatment. A University of Kansas researcher has published a study that examines the research on psychotherapy interventions for sexual minority clients and provides recommendations for improving services. “Sexual minorities often express frustration with their mental health services such as experiencing microaggressions. Service providers also express frustration at not being prepared to fully serve sexual minority individuals,” said Briana McGeough, assistant professor of social welfare at KU.
Tue, 08/11/2020

Searching for New Associate Director of Field Education

The KU School of Social Welfare is searching for our new Associate Director of Field Education, stationed at Edwards or Lawrence Campus. ...

Tue, 07/21/2020

School of Social Welfare Announces New Field Education Director

The University of Kansas School of Social Welfare has announced the appointment of Kelly Jones as the new associate professor of the practice and director of field education. Prior to this appointment, Jones was the senior associate director for field education within the school and has been serving as interim...

Mon, 07/20/2020

Professor leading grants to improve health for survivors of intimate partner violence

LAWRENCE — Women who have experienced intimate partner violence are at a higher risk of negative health outcomes such as cervical cancer, sexually transmitted infections, HPV and HIV/AIDS. A University of Kansas researcher is building a body of work through publications and grants to better understand these risks and to...

Thu, 07/16/2020

School of Social Welfare Announces New Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The School of Social Welfare has announced the appointment of Kim Warren, associate professor in history, as the new associate dean for diversity, equity and inclusion beginning July 1. Warren will be joining the school in an administrative and research capacity. ...

Mon, 06/29/2020

Two MSW Students Receive DEI Fellowship for 2020-21 School Year

We are excited to share with you that the School's Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion has awarded Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Fellowships to two MSW students. The applicant pool was greatly increased from last year and was very competitive. We are excited about the research these two fellows will...

Wed, 07/31/2019

Proclamation by the Governor Recognizing the 30th Anniversary of the Strengths Perspective

TO THE PEOPLE OF KANSAS, GREETINGS:...

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