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    Larry E. Davis, MSW'73, PhD'77, authored the book, "Why Are They Angry With Us? Essays on Race."

    Larry E. Davis, MSW'73, PhD'77, authored the book, "Why Are They Angry With Us? Essays on Race." Davis is dean of the University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work, where he is the Donald M. Henderson Professor. He is the director and founder of the Center on Race and Social Problems, which conducts applied social science research on race, ethnicity, and color. Drawing on both his personal and professional experiences, Davis attacks the core of many commonly held attitudes which contribute to racism in America. He received the 2014 SSW Distinguished Alumni Award and is a member of the  Dean's Advisory Committee.
     

    • November 5, 2015
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    Three alumni honored with SSW Distinguished Alumni Awards

    Three School of Social Work alumni were presented Distinguished Alumni Awards at the SSW All Class Reunion Lunch on Friday, October 9, 2015. 

    The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes School of Social Work alumni whose achievements exemplify the values of the School of Social Work and who have made an exceptional impact on the profession, the community and/or Social Work education.

    • November 3, 2015
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    Michael Spencer Selected as Fellow of American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare

    Professor Michael Spencer was selected to be inducted as a fellow of the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare. He is one of fourteen fellows chosen this year by the Academy. 

     

  4. H. Luke  Shaefer
     
    Luke Shaefer to Testify on Welfare and Poverty in America at U.S. Senate Committee on Finance Hearing

    Associate Professor Luke Shaefer was invited to give testimony on welfare and poverty in America at the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance public hearing on October 29.

    The Committee on Finance concerns itself with matters associated with taxation and other income standards, especially those related to insular possessions. It is considered to be one of the most powerful committees in Congress. 

  5. John E. Tropman
     
    John Tropman Receives Lifetime Achievement Award at CSWE Meeting

    Professor John Tropman received the "Lifetime Achievement Award" from the Association for Community Organization and Social Administration at the 2015 Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) meeting.

    • October 22, 2015
  6. Daniel G. SaundersKathleen Coulborn  FallerRichard M. Tolman
     
    Daniel Saunders, Kathleen Faller, and Richard Tolman Published in Violence Against Women

    Professor Daniel Saunders, Professor Emerita Kathleen Faller, and Professor Richard Tolman’s article, “Beliefs and Recommendations Regarding Child Custody and Visitation in Cases Involving Domestic Violence: A Comparison of Professionals in Different Roles” was published in Violence Against Women.  

     

  7. Karen M. Staller
     
    Karen Staller Receives Distinguished Faculty Governance Award

    Associate Professor Karen Staller received the Distinguished Faculty Governance Award. The Distinguished Faculty Governance Award was established by the Senate Advisory Committee on University Affairs in 1986 and is funded by the Alumni Association. The criterion for the award is distinguished service to faculty governance over several years with an emphasis on university wide service.

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    Reuben Miller to Give Invited Lecture on Prisoner Reentry at American Bar Foundation

    Assistant Professor Reuben Jonathan Miller will give an invited lecture, "You're in a room full of addicts! Prisoner reentry as a social institution and the 'making up' of the ex-offender" at the American Bar Foundation.

     

  9. Richard M. Tolman
     
    Richard Tolman Receives Research Professor Appointment at Center for Human Growth and Development

    Professor Richard Tolman received an appointment as a Research Professor at the Center for Human Growth and Development.

     

  10. Adrienne L. LapidosMary C. Ruffolo
     
    Adrienne Lapidos and Mary Ruffolo Receive Grant to Pilot a Mental Illness Intervention

    Clinical Psychologist Adrienne Lapidos and Professor Mary Ruffolo received a grant from the Curtis Center to develop and pilot a novel intervention delivered by peer support specialists in a community mental health setting, designed to help consumers with severe and persistent mental illness initiate and sustain positive health behaviors.

    • September 30, 2015

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