Research & Recognition Roundup: September 2025 - UNC School of Social Work
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Interim Associate Dean of Undergraduate Education Amy Levine explains why she pursued a career in social work, her excitement for her new role as an IPEP director and more. The post Meet Amy Levine: Social Work IPEP Director appeared first on UNC School of Social Work.| UNC School of Social Work
NCDHHS and the Social Work Coalition on NC Workforce Development are creating a program to strengthen the state’s social work workforce. The post Social Work Coalition, NCDHSS partner on program to improve, expand workforce appeared first on UNC School of Social Work.| UNC School of Social Work
Associate professor Hsun-ta Hsu was named to the Interagency Council for Coordinating Homeless Programs. Governor Josh Stein signed Executive Order No. 25, relaunching the multi-agency effort to prevent and end homelessness in North Carolina. The post Social Work, SDSS faculty member named to statewide effort to prevent and end homelessness appeared first on UNC School of Social Work.| UNC School of Social Work
The UNC School of Social Work's Melissa Lippold was awarded a grant from the NIH to identify how adolescent stress impacts parents' cardiovascular health. The post Social work researcher studies link between adolescent stress, parent heart health appeared first on UNC School of Social Work.| UNC School of Social Work
A series of trainings led by Research Associate Professor Tonya Van Deinse could have long-term implications for strengthening collaborations between specialty mental health probation officers and behavioral health care providers within the criminal justice system throughout the state. The post Van Deinse leads training efforts to strengthen collaboration within criminal justice system appeared first on UNC School of Social Work.| UNC School of Social Work
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When a bank suffers a data breach, the fallout reaches far beyond bad headlines. New research from Emily Wang, assistant professor of finance in the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business, shows that breaches can disrupt banks’ deposits, loans and even stock performance for months. Wang’s study, “Data Breach Announcement Effect on Bank Loans, […]| Javik Blake ’23 named MiLB Future Star of the Year | Today at Elon | Elon U...
Associate Teaching Professor Ketevan Kupatadze delivered a keynote address at the Latin SoTL Conference in Costa Rica, emphasizing that global conversations about teaching and learning are incomplete without robust Latin American participation.| Today at Elon
Elon junior Ethan Wu worked alongside School of Communications faculty members Amanda Sturgill and Randy Piland in Baku, Azerbaijan, as part of a production team documenting one of the world’s most prestigious programming competitions.| Today at Elon
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International Education Week highlights the benefits of international education and exchange.| Today at Elon
Diane McNulty MS’78, PhD’84, a longtime champion for The University of Texas at Dallas who was at the heart of the growth in the Naveen Jindal School of Management for nearly 40 years, died July 29 at the age of 76. Diane McNulty MS’78, PhD’84 When McNulty, associate dean of external affairs and corporate development, […]| News Center
Several Tickle College of Engineering faculty members have been promoted for the 2025-2026 academic year. The post TCE Faculty Receive Promotions appeared first on Tickle College of Engineering.| Tickle College of Engineering
UNC School of Social Work launches continuing education course focused on equipping participants with the tools to support neurodivergent students.| UNC School of Social Work
A pair of UNC School of Social Work faculty members are part of a multi-university program focusing on psychedelic medicine education.| UNC School of Social Work
UNC School of Social Work doctoral student Emmanuel Amoako has been named a 2025 Grand Challenge Doctoral Fellow recipient.| UNC School of Social Work
During a 12-day immersive journalism workshop at Elon University, 18 high school students explored reporting, storytelling, and media production while gaining firsthand experience in the communications industry.| Today at Elon
From faculty voting to proceed with the establishment of a bachelor of social work program to celebrating the largest graduating class in the School's history, there were many reasons to celebrate. Here is a look back at some of the most memorable moments for our students, staff and faculty during the 2024—25 academic year.| UNC School of Social Work
Panke received her Ph.D. in applied linguistics from the Bielefeld University in Germany. She’s an editor and writer for the blog magazine AACE Review and has adjunct teaching experience at Johns Hopkins University and Cologne University of Applied Sciences in Germany.| UNC School of Social Work
Incoming UNC School of Social Work associate dean for research and faculty development shares his research and vision for role.| UNC School of Social Work
The School of Social Work recently established an advanced standing online MSW program for working professionals pursuing a graduate degree. The program, led by 12-Month Advanced Standing MSW Program Director Tauchiana Williams, will receive applications starting in August and welcome its first cohort of 25 students in April 2026.| UNC School of Social Work
We spoke with Associate Dean for Global Engagement Gina Chowa and Global Engagement Program Coordinator Adam Milano to learn more about their collaborations with international partners, the impact of funding for the work of GSDI and more.| UNC School of Social Work
UNC School of Social Work Assistant Professor Orrin Ware researches mental health and substance use disorders.| UNC School of Social Work
The UNC School of Social Work’s largest graduating class packed Memorial Hall on May 10 for the School’s 104th annual commencement ceremony.| UNC School of Social Work
The School of Social Work celebrated a former Master of Social Work student and doctoral student with its annual distinguished alumni awards during a brunch at the Tate-Turner-Kuralt Building on Saturday, May 10. The two alumni were later honored during the School’s spring commencement ceremony at Memorial Hall.| UNC School of Social Work
For nearly a quarter century, Dr. Ray Baughman conducted innovative research in nanotechnology and mentored generations of aspiring scientists at UT Dallas. “His boundless generosity — with his time, his insights and his enthusiasm — was remarkable,” UTD President Richard C. Benson said. Dr. Ray H. Baughman, a pioneer in the field of nanotechnology and […]| News Center
A research study focused on rural homelessness led by UNC School of Social Work Associate Professor Hsun-Ta Hsu is creating better measurement tools.| UNC School of Social Work
An analysis of American military commitments abroad. A debut poetry collection. A set of micro-essays organized by candy color. These are just a few of the diverse works published this spring by Colorado State University faculty and staff.| SOURCE
UNC School of Social Work Clinical Associate Professor Ronni Zuckerman spent her 22-year career at Carolina helping students find their place.| UNC School of Social Work
The recipients, ranging from staff members to tenure-track professors and fixed-term professors, all of whom help to ensure the School is operating successfully each day, were honored during the final Faculty Senate meeting of the academic year on Thursday, April 24.| UNC School of Social Work
Award-winning writer, speaker, media host and professor Melissa Harris-Perry will serve as commencement speaker for School of Social Work graduates.| UNC School of Social Work
UNC School of Social Work Research Professor Dean Duncan discusses human trafficking and Project NO REST's to reduce youth trafficking in N.C.| UNC School of Social Work
The UNC School of Social Work’s annual Black History Month Research Series challenged participants to examine issues facing Black communities.| UNC School of Social Work
The program, through the Truitt Center for Religious and Spiritual Life, encourages connections and bridge-building across the campus community.| Today at Elon
In the 26 years she’s spent at the School of Social Work, Leach has worked with four different deans, collaborated with hundreds of graduate students and seen the implementation of multiple institutions and centers.| UNC School of Social Work
UNC School of Social Work faculty member Emily Putnam-Hornstein provided her expertise to a state advisory committee.| UNC School of Social Work
Colleagues, family and friends celebrate the 42-year career of UNC School of Social Work Professor Emeritus Gary Nelson.| UNC School of Social Work
UNC School of Social Work Associate Professor Cynthia Fraga Rizo was announced a Thomas Willis Lambeth Distinguished Chair in Public Policy.| UNC School of Social Work
Tony Moton, an assistant teaching professor of journalism and sports media at the Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication at Iowa State University, spent an eventful two weeks in Chicago this summer for an externship at media outlets and visits to the annual National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Convention and Career Fair.| Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication
UNC School of Social Work Distinguished Professor Kimberly Strom added a new title to her list of accolades — social work pioneer.| UNC School of Social Work
Interim Director of Practicum Education Amy Levine was selected as part of the UNC Center for Faculty Excellence’s 2024–2025 ADVANCE Leadership Journeys cohort.| UNC School of Social Work
A three-time graduate of UNC, Millicent Robinson joined the School of Social Work faculty this summer as an assistant professor.| UNC School of Social Work
UNC School of Social Work Assistant Professor Sonyia Richardson brings a wealth of academic, clinical and industry experience to her new role| UNC School of Social Work
Two UNC faculty members and a local community partner are pooling their expertise to take a hard look at the effects of structural racism on affordable housing in Durham and Orange counties.| UNC School of Social Work
UNC School of Social Work Research Associate Professor Tonya Van Deinse connects systems to produce better outcomes for community members.| UNC School of Social Work
Looking back in celebration at the most notable moments for the School of Social Work each month during the 2023-2024 academic year.| UNC School of Social Work
Training in digital literacy, digital tools, and platforms should be an ongoing component of professional development for academic advisors.| eCampus News
A trio of faculty members had the opportunity this past year to share their expertise with lawmakers, government organizations, and staff.| UNC School of Social Work
Rachel Goode, recently promoted to associate professor at the School of Social Work, has worked to bridge the divide between research in the areas of obesity and eating disorders.| UNC School of Social Work
UNC School of Social Work Research Assistant Professor Brianna Lombardi investigates the social work workforce with an eye on integrated health care teams.| UNC School of Social Work
An emerging draft charter, the Social Work Coalition on NC Workforce Development, has been established with the mission to diversify and expand the mental and behavioral health and child welfare workforce to not only tackle staffing shortages, but also develop more social work education programs and take part in legislative advocacy to bolster the social work system.| UNC School of Social Work
We spoke with Yopp to learn more about the ways she’s strengthened the School’s social media presence, the key metrics she’s identified and more.| UNC School of Social Work
UNC School of Social Work Dean Ramona Denby-Brinson announced as 2024 Carl A. Scott Lecturer.| UNC School of Social Work
Incoming School of Social Work Assistant Professor Sonyia Richardson shares her research into black youth and suicide as part of a report from the Raleigh News & Observer.| UNC School of Social Work
In addition to its human consequences, cocaine trafficking harms the environment and threatens habitats important to dozens of species of migratory birds, according to a new study co-authored by Nicholas Magliocca, an associate professor at The University of Alabama.| University of Alabama News
University of Alabama Deputy Police Chief Micah Rodgers graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, on June 6.| University of Alabama News
The School of Social Work is proud to recognize a number of faculty and staff members who have dedicated years of service to both the School and the state. We highlighted a list of staff and faculty members whose talent and service have helped bring the School continued success.| UNC School of Social Work
School of Social Work alumnus and former Chapel Hill mayor Howard Lee was recognized by UNC as one of four honorary degree recipients.| UNC School of Social Work
Faculty, staff and members of the outside community joined a virtual workshop on Friday, May 17, in a celebration of practicum education partnerships between the School of Social Work and North Carolina communities.| UNC School of Social Work
We spoke with Denise “Dee” Yookong Williams, ‘25 (Ph.D.), to learn about their MHFA student doctoral grant, the growth of mental health first aid training at UNC and more.| UNC School of Social Work
Two North Carolina moms celebrated Mother’s Day a day early with their daughters, who were awarded distinguished alumni awards from the UNC School of Social Work.| UNC School of Social Work
Robert L. Hawkins, Ph.D., has been named to the new position of vice dean at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Social Work, effective July 1.| UNC School of Social Work
A group representing UNC School of Social Work visits Solwezi, Zambia, with longtime collaborators from Rising Fountains Development Program (RFDP), a Zambian nonprofit organization founded in 2000, to learn more about local women’s savings and credit groups.| UNC School of Social Work
The best leaders enable all members of a community to feel a sense of ownership of the mission during a presidential transition.| eCampus News
As workloads become more stressful, more and more educators are feeling the burn--and the educator burnout.| eCampus News
The School of Social Work is pleased to welcome Carolyn West, Ph.D., as the guest speaker for the 2024 annual Bobby Boyd Leadership Lecture Series on March 19, 2024.| UNC School of Social Work
