Candace Ziglor on Maintaining Personal Boundaries While Hosting
Lecturer Candace Ziglor spoke with the Ann Arbor Observer about how to maintain personal boundaries while opening your home to guests. Her strategies include making a plan in advance with your partner — especially if you are hosting family over the holidays.
“Some of those challenges are predictable...
Shanna Kattari Leads CSWE Opening Plenary
Associate Professor Shanna Kattari, along with their Social Work Disability Justice League colleagues, led the Opening Plenary of the Council on Social Work Education’s Annual Program Meeting in Denver. This year’s conference theme is “Championing Disability Justice and Disability Joy in Social Work...
Remembering Dean Emeritus Harold R. Johnson
Dean Emeritus Harold R. Johnson passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025 at the age of 99. We are deeply saddened and profoundly grateful for his extraordinary life and lasting contributions to the School and the field of social work.
In 1969, he joined the School of Social Work after holding...
Eighteen SSW Faculty Recognized as World's Top 2% of Scientists
Every year, the analytics company Elsevier releases a list of the world's top 2% of scientists, as compiled by Stanford faculty:
Professor Linda Chatters
Professor Emeritus Barry Checkoway
Professor Emerita Kathleen Coulborn Faller
Professor Katie Edwards
Associate Professsor Lisa Fedina
Professor Terri...
Rogério Pinto Discusses Colorism with Local Media
Professor Rogério Pinto spoke with WEMU about his art exhibit “Colorism,” and how it inspired a storytelling event at The Wright Museum in Detroit. “Alice Walker actually is the person who came up with the term colorism as a way, and that’s how she defines it, as racism within the same racial or...
Shanna Kattari Featured in Wallethub’s Best and Worst U.S. Cities for People with Disabilities
Associate Professor Shanna Kattari spoke with Wallethub as part of their panel of experts in their ranking of the best and worst U.S. cities for people with disabilities. Kattari was asked about the challenges individuals face, how policies can make a difference and what improvements are needed.
“Wh...
Kristin Seefeldt Discusses the Latest Census Data with Marketwatch
Associate Professor Kristin Seefeldt spoke with Marketwatch about the latest Census Bureau data, released earlier this month. While the data shows income stability and even a slight rise in income for most families, economists are concerned that these numbers are not enough to offset the increasing...
Brad Zebrack Receives 2025 MICHR Distinguished Clinical and Translational Research Mentor Award
Professor Brad Zebrack is a recipient of the 2025 MICHR Distinguished Clinical and Translational Research Mentor Award. According to a nominator, “He has provided opportunities for collaboration, offered strategic career advice, and provided support and guidance for my developing career. His ability...
Jewel Woods Writes in Ms. Magazine About How Feminist Theory Can Help Us Understand Men’s Health Outcomes
Lecturer Jewel Woods wrote in Ms. Magazine about the public health crisis facing men and boys. He argues that while the understanding of men’s needs requires us to look beyond grievance-based narrative and instead, follow the example of feminist theory and scholarship, which pioneered the...
M. Candace Christensen Gives Keynote at Theatre and Justice Convening
Assistant Professor M. Candace Christensen gave the keynote address at Wasatch Theatre Company's Theatre and Justice Convening, a two-day event in Salt Lake City. In her speech, Christensen discussed the connection between theatre, community building and advocacy. “If you look at the history of the...