Published on November 28th, 2016 | by Rebekah Barquero
The Graduate College of Social Work received a $1.5 million grant to do a five-year research evaluation on the community-based nonprofit AVANCE and its “Strong Families, Strong Communities” program. Associate professors Luis Torres and Sheara Jennings are …... Read More →
Published on October 26th, 2016 | by Rebekah Barquero
Alan Dettlaff challenges discriminatory policies against the LGBTQ community — one that he is a part of, as a gay man. “Part of the mission of the social work profession is to achieve social justice,” Dettlaff said. …... Read More →
Published on October 24th, 2016 | by Rebekah Barquero
The Graduate College of Social Work on Saturday hosted the third and final session of the “Social Justice Solutions: A Community Activist Forum Series,” which aimed to develop strategies for advancement through analyzing policies and systematic racism. Opening …... Read More →
Published on November 2nd, 2015 | by Rebekah Barquero
Millions of Americans indulge in salty, fat-filled processed meats every day. I’m talking about bacon, sausage and ham. Despite the popularity that these foods have they aren’t conducive to a healthy life. A report this week …... Read More →
Published on October 20th, 2015 | by Rebekah Barquero
When I hear the word hero, I think of someone in a cape that wears spandex and has superpowers. Now, for Houstonians, HERO is the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance — a measure to protect Houston residents …... Read More →
Published on October 14th, 2015 | by Rebekah Barquero
It seems like over the past couple of years, the act of being defensive and protective has spiraled to the point where students can’t even accept a contrasting comment regarding controversial topics. Students at different campus’ …... Read More →
Published on October 8th, 2015 | by Rebekah Barquero
Ten are dead and many are wounded at a school last week in rural Oregon. Yet another mass shooting that occurred at a college campus. It’s another blast from television news stations and other media outlets reporting the tragedy, another act …... Read More →
Published on October 1st, 2015 | by Rebekah Barquero
Speaker John Boehner announced Friday he would relinquish his gavel and resign from Congress undone by the very Republicans who swept him into power. “This morning, I woke up and I said my prayers and I decided today’s …... Read More →
Published on September 22nd, 2015 | by Rebekah Barquero
Growing up with Santa, fairy tales and a huge imagination, anything is possible as a child. Playing “pretend” is typical for most kids, and one of my favorite things to do when I was a kid, …... Read More →
Published on September 15th, 2015 | by Rebekah Barquero
Those who are homeless have had struggles most of us cannot even begin to comprehend. Some governments in the United States, however, have made the misguided decision to pass laws making their lives even harder. Last …... Read More →
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