Indigenous public health success stories focus of new book
The book explores ways that community-engaged research and service can improve Indigenous health.
National program selects emerging ‘star scholar’ on aging
Assistant Professor Yeonjung Jane Lee was selected to participate in the 2022 Butler-Williams Scholars Program.
Thompson School dean finalists announced, public presentations scheduled
Campus visits and public presentations for the three candidates have been scheduled.
Substance use professional development initiative led by social work faculty
The award will support the state’s substance use workforce development through assessment, planning, training and evaluation.
糖心Vlog官方 seeks developer to monetize land, create student learning opportunities
The project must also fit in the context of the surrounding community, and the developer must have an on-property physical presence and manage the project after it is built.
Horses aid in human health at alumna’s program
Sonja Bigalke-Bannan owns and runs Heart Horses, a unique therapy facility that offers therapeutic horseback and equine-assisted psychotherapy.
Array of health threats to Native Hawaiians focus of $22.5M grant
Ola HAWAIʻI researchers are working to better understand the long-term impact of COVID, the role of exercise with type 2 diabetes and dietary impacts on the Native Hawaiian population.
Social Work faculty member elected to national board
Robin Arndt was elected to the National Association of Social Workers board of directors.
Links between obesity, teen pregnancy explored in Hawai?i-Brazil research
Researchers from the Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health and Brazil teamed up to explore this phenomenon.
Social work, public health students partner with YMCA
Since 2019, nearly 60 public health and social work students have been placed at the Atherton YMCA to conduct their field experiences.