Challenges of Informal Caregivers
Dr. Kathy Lee, social work assistant professor, was featured in a news article about her research exploring the challenges facing millions of Americans who have become informal caregivers for family members in a piece for The Conversation. This story was reshared by Yahoo Life.
DFW has 7 universities earning top spots for graduate programs in Texas including UTA Social Work
North Texas universities have done it again. U.S. News and World Report has deemed seven Dallas-Fort Worth universities among the best grad schools in the state, with some departments landing among the top 100 in the country.
UT System earns accolades with US News Graduate programs including UTA Social Work
The University of Texas System institutions earned several top rankings in U.S. News and World Report’s most recent partial rankings of “Best Graduate Schools” in the U.S. According to U.S. News.
UTA SSW grad New Dallas area habitat for humanity CEO
Ashley O. Brundage said working on housing and homelessness “can definitely feel like you’re beating your head against a wall sometimes.” But that won't slow her down as she takes on her new role as CEO of Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity.
Challenges of Informal Caregivers
Dr. Kathy Lee, social work assistant professor, was featured in a news article about her research exploring the challenges facing millions of Americans who have become informal caregivers for family members in a piece for The Conversation. This story was reshared by the Milwaukee Independent.
Tips for Adjusting to Daylight Saving Time
Christine Spadola, assistant professor of social work, gave tips on KLIF-AM to adjust to daylight saving time. Spadola recommended staying hydrated and maintaining a regular sleep schedule. She said it will...
Class of 2024 NWBA Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
We are thrilled to announce the induction of Dr. Darlene Hunter into the prestigious National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA) Hall of Fame Class of 2024. Hailing from Walled Lake, Michigan, Darlene’s journey is marked by resilience, leadership, and unparalleled contributions to wheelchair basketball.
A social worker explains how to improve quality of life for family caregivers
Millions of Americans have become informal family caregivers: people who provide family members or friends with unpaid assistance in accomplishing daily tasks such as bathing, eating, transportation and managing medications.
Preventing Violence Against Social Workers - Advocating for Change
Harper says the gap in data on violence against social workers is indicative of a larger problem.
“I feel like it’s difficult to gather those numbers because I think a lot of [incidents] go unreported,” she says. “As a result, I think that the numbers are probably not ever captured accurately.”
What is the most common mistake that retirees make when choosing where to live
The biggest mistake would be not to make a plan! While everyone approaches retirement planning differently, a common oversight is underestimating expenses, especially healthcare costs.
In an amazing achievement that signifies a significant step in higher education, Lei-Sea Sky, a student pursuing majors in both social work and political science and three minors, Diversity Studies, Prelaw, and Globalization, Internationalization, Localization, and Translation at the University of Texas at Arlington and a Deaf individual herself, has made history by becoming the university’s first-ever Deaf Student Mentor.
Resources and access to services for victims of domestic violence
Morgan PettyJohn, assistant professor in the School of Social Work, spoke with the Houston Chronicle about resources and access to services for victims of domestic violence.
In a world facing environmental challenges unprecedented in human history, it’s no surprise that eco-anxiety – a pervasive worry about the current and future state of our planet – has become an increasingly prevalent mental health issue.
Harper sat down with ESSENCE and discussed how reading one of the magazine’s articles on mental health in her early 20s “literally changed the trajectory” of her life.
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