Assistant professor Rebecca Rebbe was awarded a grant to study how children with autism/DD interact with child protective services to better inform policy and practice. The post Rebbe to investigate outcomes of CPS interactions appeared first on UNC School of Social Work.| UNC School of Social Work
The School of Social Work is pleased to welcome five new clinical faculty members for the fall semester. The post School welcomes five new clinical faculty members appeared first on UNC School of Social Work.| UNC School of Social Work
The School of Social Work and USFQ's joint 12-week certificate program opened doors for Joyce Robalino that had not existed before. The post San Cristobal entrepreneur lauds School of Social Work, USFQ joint certificate program appeared first on UNC School of Social Work.| UNC School of Social Work
Assistant Professor Bridgette Thom was awarded a four-year, K01 Research Scientist Development Award to conduct a four-year research study. The post NIH award helps assistant professor study cancer-related financial hardship appeared first on UNC School of Social Work.| UNC School of Social Work
Marianella Becerra has been closely involved with two of the School’s burgeoning projects in the Galapagos Islands. She took part in the 12-week program for Galapagos locals to earn a certificate in social work and community development and was a mentor for the School’s inaugural practicum placement in San Cristobal. The post Galapagos native highlights impact of School’s practicum placement, certificate program appeared first on UNC School of Social Work.| UNC School of Social Work
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The 2025-26 academic year started out with a flurry of events for UNC School of Social Work students, faculty and staff. The post Welcome Back Week signals return to campus for School of Social Work appeared first on UNC School of Social Work.| UNC School of Social Work
Health care worker Susana Espinoza worked closely with two Master of Social Work students who were part of the School’s first practicum placement in the Galapagos Islands. She saw first-hand the impact the students made with their clients.| UNC School of Social Work
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UNC School of Social Work faculty, staff and doctoral students use advanced methods to conduct cutting-edge research.| UNC School of Social Work
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Month: August 2025 | UNC School of Social Work
A new fellowship program from the School of Social Work aims to support social work leaders across the state. The post Jordan Institute for Families establishes social work leadership fellowship appeared first on UNC School of Social Work.| UNC School of Social Work
UNC School of Social Work alum Ehmu Ra Ho ’23 (MSW) can trace her path to serving the refugee community all the way back to 2009. The post School of Social Work grad helps refugees feel at home appeared first on UNC School of Social Work.| UNC School of Social Work
A pair of graduate certificate programs will be offered to UNC students by the School of Social Work this fall in nonprofit leadership and I/DD and ND studies.| UNC School of Social Work
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Stories featuring faculty member Hsun-Ta Hsu.| UNC School of Social Work
Month: April 2025 | UNC School of Social Work
Month: June 2025 | UNC School of Social Work
In establishing a bachelor’s in social work program, the School seeks to increase its impact and expand its enrollment while aligning with the goals of both the UNC System and the School’s strategic plans. The creation of a BSW program will allow the School to serve more students than ever before, while welcoming more students from underserved and under-resourced communities.| UNC School of Social Work
The decision to create an online MSW program started nearly a decade ago, but the plan became solidified in a fifth-floor classroom of the Tate-Turner-Kuralt Building during the summer of 2022.| UNC School of Social Work
Month: July 2025 | UNC School of Social Work
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
UNC School of Social Work alumnus Hannah Collins uses her social work training to help sexual violence and human trafficking survivors.| UNC School of Social Work
We spoke with the School of Social Work Ph.D. student to learn more about her project, its findings, the ways the process has strengthened McGlothlin as a researcher, and more.| 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
Year: 2024 | UNC School of Social Work
Palmer will be tasked with overseeing day-to-day administrative and academic functions for the Bachelor of Social Work program, supporting curriculum assessment and enhancing student experiences and outcomes.| UNC School of Social Work
A study led by the UNC Behavioral Health Workforce Research Center sought to better understand how improving workforce training might improve care for an aging population. The study focused on the geriatric behavioral health care workforce, trends in geriatric fellowship training, and how enhanced training can improve the lives of seniors.| UNC School of Social Work
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
Year: 2025 | 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
Introducing the School's practicum education team.| UNC School of Social Work
Students at the UNC School of Social Work often use a combination of funding sources to finance their studies.| UNC School of Social Work
We spoke with Family Support Program Manager Laurel Powell to learn more about the communities the program works with, initiatives planned for its 40th year and more.| UNC School of Social Work
The award recognizes faculty who have made significant contributions to the globalize pillar of Carolina Next: Innovations for Public Good strategic plan.| UNC School of Social Work
A $252,000 grant secured by UNC School of Social Work Associate Professor Hsun-ta Hsu will develop a tool to combat homeless in rural regions.| UNC School of Social Work
The burgeoning program at the School of Social Work is centered on two objectives — providing funding for master’s level students in their specialization year and helping marginalized populations.| UNC School of Social Work
Parker is using her new role to focus on professional development, growth and expansion for students and recent graduates.| UNC School of Social Work
Twenty-five students in the School of Social Work MSW program who are set to graduate in 2025 were selected in the first of two Golden Policy Fellows cohorts.| UNC School of Social Work
Month: May 2025 | 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
The second-year doctoral student at the School of Social Work is still working to find solutions to address one of society’s most intractable problems. Daher was recently awarded a Prestigious Outside Fellowship Award from the Government of Brasilia for her project establishing a vulnerability index to prioritize housing for low-income families.| UNC School of Social Work
We spoke with Ama Agyemang ’23 (MSW) to learn more about her role at the Salvation Army, why she attended the School of Social Work and more.| 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
During her time at the School, Parker has advocated for equality and justice while providing more learning pathways for Master of Social Work students.| UNC School of Social Work
The School of Social Work since 2020 has been actively working toward a more inclusive and accessible digital presence.| 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
We spoke with Beck to learn more about the work of CaroNova, her time at the School of Social Work and more.| 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
Doctoral students were joined by their family members, faculty and staff on Friday, May 9, in the fifth-floor lounge of the Tate-Turner-Kuralt Building for a celebration that included food, drinks and the presentation of the 2024—25 Outstanding Doctoral Student of the Year award.| 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
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
Patrick Clifford wants to help lower-income communities with his social work degree.| UNC School of Social Work
Interim Associate Dean of Online Education Tina Souders and Digital Pedagogy Coach Stefanie Panke were recipients of a 2025–26 CFE/Lenovo Instructional Innovation Grant from the UNC Center for Faculty Excellence. The funding will support the School’s online Master of Social Work program by using artificial intelligence to assist the process for high-quality, accessible and immersive multimedia learning materials, specifically through simulations and case studies.| UNC School of Social Work
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
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
Allyson McCune, a two-year direct practice student, is now just weeks away from walking across the stage and accepting her diploma at Memorial Hall during the School’s spring commencement. Her time at the School has included classroom instruction, hands-on experience through two practicum placements, and a prominent role with the Social Work Coalition on NC Workforce Development.| 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
UNC School of Social Work researchers made the nearly 3,000-mile journey to Seattle, Wash., for the 29th SSWR annual conference.| UNC School of Social Work
UNC associate professors David Ansong and Rainier Masa were named members of the 2025 Class of Society for Social Work and Research Fellows.| UNC School of Social Work
UNC School of Social Work Dean Ramona Denby-Brinson was recognized as a member of the 2025 AASWSW’s fellows class.| UNC School of Social Work
UNC School of Social Work faculty, staff, students and alumni gathered to celebrate the School’s research impact at SSWR.| UNC School of Social Work
UNC School of Social Work Dean Ramona Denby-Brinson led plenary with award-winning author at the 29th SSWR annual conference.| UNC School of Social Work
UNC School of Social Work faculty, staff and student researchers shared their work at the 29th Society for Social Work and Research annual conference.| UNC School of Social Work
We spoke with Bledsoe to learn more about the work of the NCTSN steering committee, insights and benefits gained during her time with NCTSN and more.| UNC School of Social Work
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
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We spoke with Alicia Freeman about Mental Health First Aid at UNC.| UNC School of Social Work
Doctoral graduates of the School of Social Work are getting ready to embark on their next journey at different institutions across the country.| UNC School of Social Work
Now celebrating its 20th year at the School, the Clinical Lecture Series has expanded its reach beyond the School of Social Work community to impact the entire state of North Carolina and beyond.| UNC School of Social Work
A UNC School of Social Work researcher will be part of a more than $15 million grant awarded by the National Institutes of Health.| UNC School of Social Work
We spoke with Chowa about the publication, her decades of social work practice and more.| 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
The School of Social Work is pleased to welcome six new doctoral students into its distinguished Ph.D. program.| 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
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
Healing Justice founder and 2016 North Carolinian of the Year Jennifer Thompson will serve as the 2024 commencement speaker for School of Social Work graduates.| UNC School of Social Work
Month: June 2024 | UNC School of Social Work
Month: July 2024 | 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
To celebrate members of our community and their unique stories, we're spotlighting students to learn more about their current job title, why they chose UNC and more.| UNC School of Social Work
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The School of Social Work moved up three spots in the latest U.S. News & World Report “Best Graduate Schools” rankings, rising to a tie for fourth in the nation among the 319 surveyed social work schools accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the Council on Social Work Education.| UNC School of Social Work
