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February 25, 2026

Lico Family Establishes Endowed Professorship at University of Michigan School of Social Work to Advance Innovative Solutions to Housing Insecurity

Driven by a deep commitment to service, compassion, and impact, especially for at-risk youth, Maureen and Jim Lico have established the Lico Family Professorship at the University of Michigan School of Social Work.

April 28, 2025

Remembering Larry Copp

Larry Coppard, emeritus professor of social work, passed away on April 7, 2025. Coppard worked at the U-M for about 40 years and during that time served at the Marsal Family School of Education, the Institute of Gerontology and the School of Social Work.

September 12, 2024

A Transformative Global Course Extension in Chennai, India

My name is Ariana González Peláez, and I’m an MSW student in the Community Change and Global Social Work pathways. I’ve had opportunities I never imagined possible, and one of the most memorable was being part of the first cohort of MSW students to participate in the Global Course Extension in Chennai, India.