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BSW and MSW programs prepare our graduates to live, work, and learn as active members of a global society.

08/20/2026

🎉Huge Congratulations to Kumu Tammy Kahalaopuna Kahoʻolemana Martin on her promotion to Associate Professor! 🌺

Kumu Martin's vital research centers on Native Hawaiian resiliency, post-traumatic growth, and culturally grounded healing—particularly for formerly incarcerated women and youth. Driven by a profound kuleana to her kupuna and ʻohana, Kumu Martin brings over two decades of grassroots experience as a practitioner, trainer, housing support specialist, and community advocate into her academic leadership.

Mahalo, Kumu Martin, for your unwavering advocacy, cultural grounding, and leadership. We are so fortunate to learn from and work alongside you! 🎓✨

Leave your congratulations and warm wishes for Dr. Martin in the comments below! 👇

08/18/2026

Congratulations on completing the Summer 2026 MSW Capstone presentations! A diverse range of social work topics was presented, and our profession's future is bright.
Hoʻomaikaʻi, haumana! Well done!
Congratulations also to Dr. Lori Danielle for coordinating this online summer capstone! 🥳

08/16/2026

The summer graduating MSW class (SWRK 7351) will be presenting their capstone projects this coming Tuesday, August 18, at 9:00 AM HST. All students and community members are invited to attend. Please come join us and support the graduating class!

Zoom passcode: 736367

07/26/2026

MSW candidate Renee Rivera, Marin Bio senior Annalysa Dumlao, Geography and Urban Sustainability professor Dr. Serge Marek, Cinematic Multimedia Arts professor Dr. Pete Britos, and HPU Social Work professors, Dr. Peter Mataira, Dr. Tammy Martin, Dr. Tracy Stewart, and Dr. Vince Okada recently attended the Native American and Indigenous Studies Association (NAISA) conference in Temuco, Wallmapu, Chile.🇨🇱

🦈 This student-faculty group successfully conducted a roundtable session titled, “Centering Nā Waiwai: Systemic Approaches to Interweaving Native Hawaiian Values in Higher Education.”💪🏽

The cross-disciplinary collaboration and shared preparation over the summer between Indigenous students, Indigenous faculty, and allied professors made bringing this meaningful vision to life an unforgettable journey together.💕💙✨

07/21/2026

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07/06/2026

Please join us in giving a massive congratulations and welcome to Giavante "Gia" Douglas, LCSW, LSSW, who is stepping into her new role as our Director of Field Education!

Gia’s connection to our community runs deep—she is a proud alumnus of both our HPU BSW and MSW programs! After sharing her expertise and passion as a dedicated lecturer for our students, she is now taking the helm to lead our field education.

We are absolutely thrilled to have her bring her extensive clinical experience, deep institutional knowledge, and commitment to student success into this vital leadership role. 🩵🦈🩵

07/01/2026

Aloha nui a kākou! 🌺
Please join us in wishing a very happy retirement to Lisa, our Director of Field Education for the School of Social Work, who officially stepped down on June 30 after nearly five wonderful years of service!

Lisa has been the heart of our field education, building deep pilina (relationships) across our communities. While we will miss her leadership dearly, she isn't going far—Lisa will remain here in Hawaiʻi, staying active in volunteer work and community projects.

Mahalo nui, Lisa, for your incredible dedication and leadership!
We wish Lisa the best on her next adventure.

The HPU School of Social Work ʻOhana 💙

05/29/2026

Join CSWE’s Center for Diversity for We Are Not Different: Unapologetic Racism in Social Work Education, a CE-eligible webinar examining how racism can show up in curriculum, classroom practice, institutional policies, and professional spaces.

This session invites thoughtful reflection on the responsibilities of social work education and explores strategies for more accountable, culturally sustaining, and equity-centered teaching, mentorship, and leadership.

Register today: https://ow.ly/gjkl50Z5AWj

📅 Thursday, June 11
⏰ 1:00–2:00 PM ET
🎓 CE Eligible

05/26/2026

Dr. Danielle Giroux is non-stop! After flying to Greece, she is now attending the 20th Annual International Conference on Psychology. Dr. Giroux just presented on “Legal Responses to Child S*x Trafficking in the U.S.: Best Practices for Assisting Survivors.” Congratulations, Dr. Giroux! 🇬🇷🤙🏽

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