UH Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health

UH Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health The University of Hawai`i at Mānoa Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health has been providing quality education in Hawai‘i for over 80 years.

Visit us at https://manoa.hawaii.edu/thompson/.

🌺📖 What once seemed impossible became an opportunity that changed lives.A recent article reflects on the collaborative e...
06/17/2026

🌺📖 What once seemed impossible became an opportunity that changed lives.

A recent article reflects on the collaborative efforts between the Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health and the University of Guam, creating opportunities for future social workers and strengthening communities across the Pacific. 💚✨

🔗 To read more, scan the QR code or visit: https://www.postguam.com/forum/featured_columnists/making-the-impossible-possible---and-better/article_0e0a3658-8fb6-4105-b35c-40b9e0d26c57.html

06/16/2026

🌺 Social workers show up every day for our communities - often in some of life’s most challenging moments.

From supporting youth and families to promoting healing, housing stability, and community wellbeing, Hawaiʻi social workers continue to make a lasting impact through compassion, advocacy, and service locally and globally.

Mahalo for highlighting four inspiring Hawai`i social workers and the impact of their work everyday!

Featured colleagues and alumni - Mahalo nui loa for all you do! Your commitment to the profession helps strengthen our islands every day! 💚

Link in Bio or https://go.hawaii.edu/iEm

06/16/2026

Are you a graduate student at the University of Hawai‘i committed to community-engaged research and real-world impact? The Red Hill Registry has an open role* to assist in the work of the Thompson School Registry Hub team. Apply at go.hawaii.edu/iEv. Position closes on June 22, 2026.

*Not a remote position

06/16/2026

Motivation for Change (M4C) team is hiring up to 3 graduate research assistants! Focus is on substance abuse, overdose prevention, behavioral epidemiology, and mobile health (mHealth) interventions. Learn more at go.hawaii.edu/iY2. Review of applications begins on June 22nd.

🌺🏆 Congratulations to Dr. Jane Chung-Do on receiving the 2026 Presidential Citation for Meritorious Teaching!Check out t...
06/10/2026

🌺🏆 Congratulations to Dr. Jane Chung-Do on receiving the 2026 Presidential Citation for Meritorious Teaching!

Check out this story that highlights her dedication to student success, community‑engaged learning, and innovative public health education. Her commitment to teaching continues to inspire the next generation of public health leaders. 💚✨

🔗 To read more, scan the QR code or visit: https://manoa.hawaii.edu/publichealth/2026/05/22/jane-chung-do-receives-2026-presidential-citation-for-meritorious-teaching-award/

💚📋 Understanding the needs of social workers is the first step toward supporting them.A new UH News article highlights a...
06/09/2026

💚📋 Understanding the needs of social workers is the first step toward supporting them.

A new UH News article highlights a statewide survey examining the experiences and needs of Hawaiʻi’s social work workforce. The findings will help address workforce shortages and inform strategies to better support the professionals who serve communities across the islands. 🌺✨

🔗 To read more, scan the QR code or visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2026/06/02/statewide-socialwork-survey/

🌺 Mahalo to the many collaborators in the Department of Public Health Sciences, the Hawai'i Department of Health, and el...
06/03/2026

🌺 Mahalo to the many collaborators in the Department of Public Health Sciences, the Hawai'i Department of Health, and elsewhere who have helped to build and strengthen the opportunities for paid pathways for public health field placements, including expanding partnerships with the Department of Social Work. Our students are amazing and we are so happy to support their academic and career journeys! ✨

🔗 To read more, scan the QR code or visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2026/05/21/paid-public-health-training/

💜✨ Small initiatives can make a big difference.A new UH article highlights student-led efforts to address period poverty...
06/01/2026

💜✨ Small initiatives can make a big difference.

A new UH article highlights student-led efforts to address period poverty on campus, bringing awareness to an important public health and equity issue. Their work helps ensure that essential hygiene products are more accessible to those who need them, one donation at a time. 🌺✨

🔗 To read more, scan the QR code or visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2026/04/30/period-poverty-on-campus/

A new UH article highlights research showing how kinship care and culturally responsive placements can improve stability...
05/27/2026

A new UH article highlights research showing how kinship care and culturally responsive placements can improve stability for Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander children in the child welfare system. This work emphasizes the importance of community, culture, and connection in creating better outcomes for Hawaiʻi’s keiki and families. 💚✨

🔗 To read more, scan the QR code or visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2026/05/04/nhpi-kinship-care-study/

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