New book highlights Native Hawaiian cultural practices for health, social justice September 5, 2023 UH News Ka Māno Wai: The Source of Life explores Native Hawaiian cultural practices from the perspectives of kumu loea, or experts.
Health, human rights focus for new Thompson school Dean Ortega September 1, 2023 UH News Alex Ortega is looking forward to expanding on the school’s impressive record of training and research, locally and globally.
Hawaiian culture in education, art, among undergraduate student showcase projects August 7, 2023 UH News Each year, UROP awards more than $500,000 in merit-based scholarships directly to students.
The burnout epidemic: High turnover in child welfare June 22, 2023 UH News 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 May 9, 2023 UH News 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 May 8, 2023 UH News Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health faculty shared their professional expertise with Hawaiʻi Buddhist reverends.
New social work report provides insights into Hawaiʻi workforce March 28, 2023 UH News 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 February 28, 2023 UH News 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 February 17, 2023 UH News Ortega’s appointment is effective September 1, 2023.
National recognition for hoʻoponopono leader, social work faculty February 6, 2023 UH News Lynette Kahekili Kaopuiki Paglinawan wins national award for bringing hoʻoponopono to social work in Hawaiʻi.