News: Social Work
UCF School of Social Work Graduate Program Recognized in National Rankings
The U.S. News & World Report ranked the UCF School of Social Work among the best social work graduate programs in the nation at No. 79 – positioning the School...
Addressing Violence Against Women: A Q&A with UCF’s Julia O’Connor
Julia O’Connor discusses her research aimed at making a difference in interpersonal violence against women. As part of Women’s History Month, the Office of the Provost and Academic Affairs honors...
We’re Here to End This
These UCF researchers shine a light on what it takes to end domestic violence, and they have a question for everyone: Who’s willing to help break the cycle? It’s 5:30...
Social Work Student LEADs the Way with Political Activism
Every year, the National Association of Social Workers-FL Chapter (NASW-FL) invites social work students from all over Florida to participate in Legislative Education and Advocacy Day (LEAD), a two-day event....
UCF Names 2022’s 30 Under 30 Alumni Award Winners
UCF Alumni has announced its annual 30 Under 30 Award winners. They are inventors, entrepreneurs, engineers, athletes, academics, teachers and nurses on the frontlines of the pandemic, and more. Each...
Interprofessional Faculty Earn $1.5 Million Grant To Build Healthcare Provider Resiliency
As COVID-19 challenges the resilience of healthcare providers worldwide, an interprofessional team of UCF health faculty recently received a $1.5 million federal grant to help improve that resiliency. Support for...
Social Work Student’s Perseverance Honored with Invincible Knights Scholarship
A big obstacle for many students who want to pursue a master’s degree is the cost. The College of Health Professions and Sciences (CHPS) understands the importance of furthering one’s...
Honoring the First Black Woman Hired as Faculty at UCF
Since her death in 2007, UCF continues to honor the late Cheryl Evans Green and her impact on the local community and social work students. Forty-four years ago, Cheryl Evans...
Research Roundup: Recent Publications By CHPS Faculty Fall 2021
Our faculty pursue big ideas and share what they learn by publishing their research to advance scientific discovery. As part of an institution designated as “very high” research activity by...
Social Work Faculty, Students and Alumni Present at Society for Social Work and Research Annual Conference
On January 12-16, teams of UCF School of Social Work faculty, students, alumni and other social work professionals will be presenting at the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR)...
