Rebeccah Sokol Writes Article for The Conversation About Teens’ Access to Firearms
Assistant Professor Rebeccah Sokol wrote an article in The Conversation about teens’ access to firearms at home.
“More than half of U.S. teens living in households with firearms believe they can access and load a firearm at home. Even when their parents report storing all firearms locked and...
Andrew Grogan-Kaylor Writes Book on Multilevel Thinking
Professor Andrew Grogan-Kaylor’s new book, “Multilevel Thinking: Discovering Variation, Universals, and Particulars in Cross-Cultural Research,” has been published by Oxford University Press. The book provides an introduction to multilevel modeling, which allows researchers to explore the variation...
Announcing the Annmarie Hawkins Research Professorship in Disability Justice
On June 12, 2025, the Regents of the University of Michigan named Professor Connie Sung the inaugural Annmarie Hawkins Research Professor in Disability Justice. This esteemed position is made possible by a generous gift from Neil and Annmarie Hawkins to support research that advances the practice...
Sean de Four’s Op-Ed on Philanthropy Published in Bridge Michigan
Lecturer Sean de Four’s op-ed “How Philanthropy Can Help Nonprofits Meet the Moment,” was published in Bridge Michigan.
“These are difficult times for nonprofit organizations, the foundations that support them and the broader philanthropic community. But the outpouring of concern and willingness...
Robert Ortega Appointed to the Council on Social Work Education Board of Accreditation
Associate Dean Robert Ortega has been appointed as a member of the Council on Social Work Education Board of Accreditation. Ortega will start his three-year term on July 1. The Board of Accreditation maintains and advocates for quality in social work education by overseeing the accreditation...
Todd Herrenkohl, Katie Maguire-Jack and Rebeccah Sokol Write in The Conversation About Proposed Cuts to Vital Services
Professor Todd Herrenkohl, Associate Professor Katie Maguire-Jack and Assistant Professor Rebeccah Sokol published an article in The Conversation on how the current proposed cuts to the 2026 federal budget would slash vital services to an array of programs that support low-income families and keep...
Ayesha Ghazi Edwin Talks About the Local Effects of Federal Cuts
Clinical Assistant Professor Ayesha Ghazi Edwin spoke with MLive about the effects federal cuts will have on Food Gatherers, the lead agency for hunger relief in Washtenaw County.
“Our county also happens to be experiencing one of the fastest rising rates of homelessness in our history with...
Katie Edwards Speaks with CNN About the Heartbreak of Shutting Down Clinical Studies
Last month, Professor Katie Edwards was featured on CNN’s “One Thing” to discuss the effects of federal cuts to health research. Edwards — whose research focuses on preventing and responding to sexual violence among LGBTQ+ and highly vulnerable populations — has had six NIH grants cancelled this...
Zaynab Boussi Receives the 2025 Distinguished Lecturer Award
Field Faculty and Lecturer Zaynab Boussi has received the 2025 Distinguished Lecturer Award. This highly esteemed peer award recognizes excellence in teaching and mentoring of students and the very highest ideal of a School of Social Work Lecturer.
Matthew Smith Receives the 2025 DSO Faculty Award
Professor Matthew Smith has received the 2025 DSO Faculty Award. Awarded by the Doctoral Student Organization, this award honors a faculty mentor who has demonstrated exceptional commitment to mentoring, developing and supporting doctoral students.
Smith is also the School's Associate Dean of...