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Featured News from KU Social Welfare
Fifteen individuals at the University of Kansas Lawrence and Edwards campuses have earned instructional faculty promotions over the past year. “These educators represent some of the best in teaching and research excellence,” said Arash Mafi, chief academic officer, provost and executive vice chancellor.
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Student Stories: KU Social Work
Get to know more about MSW student Travis Channell as he shares his thoughts ahead of graduation.
Research Stories: KU Social Work
The four-part online event series features leaders and alumni from the online KU DSW program. These practitioner-scholars will share experiences from developing their DSW Capstone Projects in crucial practice areas including healthcare, child and family services, and mental and behavioral health.
Alumni Stories: KU Social Work
Eric Rosen still channels his social work education and background as he leads the Kansas Supreme Court.
Community Engagement Stories: KU Social Work
At the School of Social Welfare, Community Care Days offer a welcome pause from the pressures of academics. The series gives students, faculty and staff a chance to recharge and connect with one another through scheduled events.
Giving Stories: KU Social Work
Donations from One Day One KU will provide funds to students through scholarships, the Student Emergency Fund, and the Practicum Student Support Fund.
Faculty & Staff Stories: KU Social Work
Berringer, an assistant professor at the KU School of Social Welfare, dedicates her research to exploring the relationships, paradoxes, and tensions inherent to the LGBTQ movement in the United States was sparked in her childhood, going to elementary school in Greenwich Village in New York City. She was interested in the gay liberation movement as it happened around her and, later, in the social movement’s intersections with social work.
School of Social Welfare News
Social Welfare professor of practice among 15 instructional faculty members promoted in past year
Fifteen individuals at the University of Kansas Lawrence and Edwards campuses have earned instructional faculty promotions over the past year. “These educators represent some of the best in teaching and research excellence,” said Arash Mafi, chief academic officer, provost and executive vice chancellor.
Fall DSW Spotlight Series will highlight experiences from Capstone Projects
The four-part online event series features leaders and alumni from the online KU DSW program. These practitioner-scholars will share experiences from developing their DSW Capstone Projects in crucial practice areas including healthcare, child and family services, and mental and behavioral health.
Lisa Street named associate program director for the Doctor of Social Work program
Street, a social work educator for 18 years, teaches in the DSW program. Street leads the development of the school’s approach to DSW capstone projects.
Alumni Spotlight: Kansas Supreme Court Chief Justice Eric Rosen
Eric Rosen still channels his social work education and background as he leads the Kansas Supreme Court.