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 hoʻoponopono leader, social work faculty
Lynette Kahekili Kaopuiki Paglinawan wins national award for bringing hoʻoponopono to social work in Hawaiʻi.
Papers from nationally-recognized UH criminologist now available
The work of UH Mānoa 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.
In memoriam: Patricia Ewalt, devoted student advocate and social work dean
Patricia Ewalt, former social work dean, died on January 8.
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.
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.
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.
