Hawaiian culture in education, art, among undergraduate student showcase projects
Each year, UROP awards more than $500,000 in merit-based scholarships directly to students.
The burnout epidemic: High turnover in child welfare
Studies show that turnover in the social work workforce nationally could be as high as 40%.
From homelessness, student finds ‘home away from home’ at Dept. of Social Work
Kanela Kamahalohanuilai faced many struggles in her life but with the support of others, she will earn her master’s in social work this spring.
Social work professors train Buddhist reverends in conflict resolution, more
Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health faculty shared their professional expertise with Hawaiʻi Buddhist reverends.
New social work report provides insights into Hawai?i workforce
A new report by faculty details the current state of the social work profession in Hawaiʻi .
Students praise first online master’s in public health program
The first cohort of students began the masters in public health online program this fall.
Ortega appointed dean of Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health
Ortega’s appointment is effective September 1, 2023.
National recognition for ho?oponopono leader, social work faculty
Lynette Kahekili Kaopuiki Paglinawan wins national award for bringing hoʻoponopono to social work in Hawaiʻi.
Papers from nationally-recognized 糖心Vlog官方 criminologist now available
The work of 糖心Vlog官方 惭ā苍辞补 women’s studies program director and professor emerita Meda Chesney-Lind is available on ArchivesSpace.
Historical trauma impact on Native Hawaiian youth focus of study
The study was published in a special October issue of the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.