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Bias against Micronesians in Hawaiʻi explored in UH social work research

April 11, 2019

In a School of Social Work study of more than 500 people from the Micronesian region currently living in Hawaiʻi, 24 percent reported discrimination because of their ethnicity.

UH School of Social Work receives maximum reaccreditation

July 31, 2018

The bachelor’s and master’s programs each received a full eight-year reaccreditation, and an undergraduate distance education option was approved.

Required prerequisite and online bachelor degree in social work offered through UH Maui College

December 1, 2017

The degree provides a foundation of values and skills needed in the field of social work to provide effective services, promote social justice and increase community well-being.

Online bachelor of social work option extends education opportunities statewide

September 20, 2017

Informational sessions are being held for the new distance education option for a UH Mānoa bachelor of social work degree.

Older women in Hawaiʻi are 57 percent more likely to live in poverty than older men

June 14, 2017

A new analysis finds that Social Security benefits are especially crucial for older women in Hawaiʻi, who are more likely to live in poverty and less likely to have access to assets or savings in retirement.

Elizabeth Aparicio elected to national social work board

April 13, 2017

UH Mānoa Assistant Professor Elizabeth Aparicio will focus on supporting Society for Social Work and Research early career members.

Child welfare education collaboration revitalized

December 16, 2016

HCWEC seeks to provide a training pipeline to develop a highly competent workforce in the challenging child welfare field in the state of Hawaiʻi.

School of Social Work celebrates 80 years of service

November 2, 2016

The 80th Anniversary Gala honored Elizabeth Jessamine Kauikeolani “Clorinda” Low Lucas, Senator Susie Chun Oakland and the Queen’s Health Systems.

Queen Liliʻuokalani Trust establishes Native Hawaiian culture professorship

May 23, 2016

The Queen Liliʻuokalani Trust donated $500,000 to the Myron B. Thompson School of Social Work.

Graduation success story: Kekai and Jason Smith

May 13, 2015

Kekai and Jason Smith—two class of 2015 graduates whose hard work and determination in getting their master’s degrees in social work and engineering will come to fruition.