Humans of the U: Erica Gebbia
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“I want to be the person I needed when I was younger—the role model I didn’t have.”
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Serving seniors: Social work volunteers join Meals on Wheels effort
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The Meals on Wheels Program supports isolated and homebound, mostly older adults by delivering nutritious meals directly to their doors.
Read MoreHope on the other side of tragedy: A social worker’s role in organ transplant services
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Sam Dewey’s experience in the field of organ donation underscores the range of opportunities available within social work and the value of staying open to nontraditional paths.
Read MoreHumans of the U: Mike Wilkinson
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“The responsibility of safety comes naturally to me; I don’t have to think about it.”
Read MoreHumans of the U: Jennifer Nozawa
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“One of the things I love about this job is that I have always felt really proud about what I do and where I work.”
Read MoreUsing AI to train future social workers
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The Virtual Social Work Trainer is a project seven years in the making.
Read MoreHumans of the U: Jared Gomez
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“The relationship between SLCC’s honors program and the University of Utah’s Honor’s College helped bridge my experience between the schools when I transferred to the U in 2023.”
Read MoreHumans of the U: Ariel Richer
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“Community-based research works by acknowledging the different power structures at play and working to empower people who are marginalized.”
Read MoreNew Behavioral Health Technician program
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The College of Social Work’s new sequence can be completed in three semesters, and is open to enrolled undergraduate U students in any discipline.
Read MoreHumans of the U: Abigail Márquez-González
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“Working in an apprenticeship has enhanced my confidence and performance as a substance use disorder counseling professional.”
Read MoreMindfulness therapy reduces chronic pain, opioid use among veterans, military personnel
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The findings came from a six-year randomized clinical trial involving 230 veterans and active-duty military personnel with chronic pain conditions, who were being treated with long-term opioid therapy.
Read MoreCultural & Resource Center Spotlight: Center for Equity & Student Belonging
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The Center for Equity & Student Belonging is using multiple methods to help students feel seen on campus.
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