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.
Social Work faculty member elected to national board
Robin Arndt was elected to the National Association of Social Workers board of directors.
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.
Teaching English in Jordan, notable fellowship for UH Mānoa alumnus
Brian J. O’Hare was one of 200 U.S. citizens chosen for the 2022–2023 English Language Fellow Program.
Free tuition offered to recruit needed child welfare workers
Students who are accepted into the program must commit to post-graduation employment with the Hawaiʻi Department of Human Services.
Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health dean search opens
Review of applications will begin in August 2022.
Dementia storybook distributed to public schools, libraries statewide
Nearly 100,000 kūpuna and others in Hawaiʻi are impacted by Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia.
