Tag: School of Social Work

Study: Men, women use sexual assault hotlines differently

When victims of sexual assault dial a telephone hotline for help, what they ask and…
UGA research finds females, males use sexual assault hotlines differently

When victims of sexual assault dial a telephone hotline for help, what they ask and…
$1.3M grant to fund behavioral health training for students

Behavioral health needs are a growing issue in Georgia, particularly among transitional youth between the…
Mindy Bartleson

Mindy Bartleson, a senior majoring in social work, wanted to do advocacy work for diabetes…
Michelle Carney

Michelle Carney, a professor in the School of Social Work, prepares her students for leadership…
UGA receives $1.3 million to improve behavioral health care for at-risk youth, their families

Behavioral health needs are a growing issue in Georgia, particularly among transitional youth ages of…
Parham Policy Day focuses on issues of poverty, race

The 11th annual Parham Policy Day, held Nov. 18 at the Georgia Museum of Art,…
Researcher recommends public health officials tailor messaging about mother-infant bed sharing

Bed sharing, a practice where mother and infant sleep on the same surface, remains popular…
Two UGA students awarded Helen Elizabeth Huey Scholarship

Two University of Georgia students have been awarded the Helen Elizabeth Huey Scholarship, a new…
Parham Policy Day at UGA to feature award-winning documentary, discussion with filmmakers

Students from the University of Georgia School of Social Work will host a screening of…
School of Social Work discusses past, future at 50th anniverary celebration

Tributes, toasts and earnest dialogue about the future of social work education marked the School…
Shake it up: Associate professor studies innovation at nonprofits

What makes a nonprofit organization successful? According to Kristina Jaskyte, the ability to continuously innovate…
Alexandra Fitzsimmons

Alexandra Fitzsimmons, who is working on master’s degrees in public health and social work, wants…
UGA School of Social Work marks 50th anniversary with celebration in Atlanta

The University of Georgia School of Social Work celebrates its 50th anniversary this month with…
UGA researcher recommends public health officials tailor messaging about bed sharing

Bed sharing, a practice where mother and infant sleep on the same surface, remains popular…
School of Social Work to celebrate its 50th anniversary

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the UGA School of Social Work. To celebrate,…
Tony Lowe

Tony Lowe, associate professor in the School of Social Work, helps his students understand the…
Civil rights attorney proclaims ‘the march for justice continues’

Morris Dees, co-founder and chief trial attorney of the Southern Poverty Law Center, had a…
Co-founder of the Southern Poverty Law Center to speak at UGA

Morris Dees, co-founder and chief trial attorney of the Southern Poverty Law Center, will deliver…
Emory law professor to speak about child welfare in Georgia

Melissa Carter, a member of Emory University’s law faculty and executive director of the Barton…
Ashley Stroud

Ashley Stroud, a Master of Social Work student, has focused like a laser on her…
Professor studies domestic violence among female, Korean immigrants

America is known as “the land of the free.” For Korean immigrant women trapped in abusive…
UGA assistant professor wins national social work research award

Tiffany Washington, an assistant professor in the University of Georgia School of Social Work, received…
UGA researcher named Fellow of the Society for Social Work and Research

Alberta J. “Bert” Ellett, a University of Georgia associate professor of social work, has been…