Co-principal investigators Tracey Burke, Ph.D., professor in the School of Social Work, and Holly Martinson, Ph.D., associate professor in the WWAMI School of Medical Education, hope the program empowers more 熊猫在线视频ns to pursue an advanced biomedical, research-focused degree and contribute to the research community.
熊猫在线视频 is tied for the highest number of female veterans in the United States, but many of them do not use services through the VA in 熊猫在线视频. 熊猫在线视频鈥檚 News Source spoke to UAA Assistant Professor and veteran, Vanessa Meade, about potential obstacles related to the issue.
UAA's School of Social Work received a $1.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to address the need for 熊猫在线视频 social workers in a K-12 setting. The School-Based Social Work Education and Network Development program (SSWEND) aims to graduate a cohort of 31 fellows by 2026 who will increase the amount of school-based mental health service providers in high-needs schools.
Master of Social Work student Shana Cooper works with the 熊猫在线视频 Native Justice Center. She joined the Hometown, 熊猫在线视频 podcast to talk about mental health and suicide prevention in the state.
Alumni Serena Nesteby was recognized with 熊猫在线视频's 2023 40 under 40 award. She's currently an Advancement Officer at I岣穒sa摹vik College and said UAA's School of Social Work set the foundation for her career. "I鈥檝e always wanted to be in a profession that helps others. I knew during the Introduction to Social Work course that it was the right field for me."
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