News: Social Work
UCF Professor Helps Elevate the Discussion and Inform Policy About Violence Against Women
Bethany Backes, assistant professor of criminal justice and social work, reflects on her path to academia for Women’s History Month. When Bethany Backes isn’t testing new recipes in the kitchen...
Pandemic created domestic violence ‘perfect storm’ as U.S. saw 8% spike, UCF researcher says
A new study shows domestic violence incidents spiked more than 8% nationwide in 2020 following lockdown orders intended to stop the spread of the coronavirus pandemic — an increase also...
23 Students to Receive UCF’s Highest Honor
The 2021 Order of Pegasus recipients includes 15 Burnett Honors College students, six LEAD Scholars, six Student Government leaders, three President’s Leadership Council members, one Greek member, one student-athlete and...
2021 Women’s History Month Honorees
Recognized by Faculty Excellence, the 2021 honorees have not wavered in their commitments as mentors, role models, friends, researchers and teachers. Every March, Faculty Excellence honors 31 women for their impact on...
CHPS Students Charge On And Continue Internship Experiences During COVID-19
Across the College of Health Professions and Sciences, students participate in internship experiences to enhance their learning and best prepare them for their future careers — all of which involve...
New Emeritus Faculty Honored
Congratulations to the new emeritus faculty in the College of Health Professions and Sciences! The faculty emeritus title is reserved for individuals who have achieved eminence. It honors both the...
UCF Funds Second Round of $1 million SEED Initiative to Support Faculty Research
Thirty-seven teams are warded grants to investigate a variety of research including the use of artificial intelligence to improve battery performance and gaming to develop leadership skills.
UCF School of Social Work Welcomes New Director, Matthew Theriot
Dr. Matthew Theriot The UCF College of Health Professions and Sciences welcomes Matthew Theriot, who will lead the School of Social Work as its new director starting August 8, 2021....
Students Expand Their Toolbox and Learn New Skills Due to COVID-19 and a Desire to Help Others
Service-learning in a digital classroom poses a significant challenge to the element of human interaction, especially for social workers. Though showing flexibility in a challenging situation is a hallmark of...
Democracy Is The Backbone To Our Purpose
The mob invasion of the Capitol building was not a protest, it was an attack by our own people on our democracy. As social workers, we denounce the demagoguery practices...
