Joe Ryan Quoted in Media about Racial Disparities in Newborn Testing
Professor Joe Ryan was quoted in a CBS News story about racial disparities in newborn drug tests. Ryan co-authored a study which found that the parents of Black newborns were more likely to be reported to child welfare over positive marijuana tests, but rarely went on to commit child abuse or...
Erin Martinez-Gillard’s Class on Grief Featured in MLive
Lecture Erin Martinez-Gillard’s “Death, Loss and Grief” course was featured in an MLive article. The students requested that the course end with a funeral, in keeping with the course theme. Together, they had a three-hour service, hosted a potluck and listened to a playlist they created for the...
Jaime Oberlander Discusses USAID Research at American University and with MS Now
MSW student Jaime Oberlander presented her research at American University in June at a conference entitled “The Impacts of USAID’s Dismantling on its Workforce and Families: Survey Presentation and Panel Discussion.” Oberlander, a former USAID Foreign Service Officer, designed a survey to document...
Todd Herrenkohl's New Book Examines Child Welfare Policies
Professor Todd Herrenkohl is co-author of the newly published “Pathways to Prevention: Connecting Research and Policy to Reduce Risk for Child Maltreatment.” The book explores historical and contemporary changes in U.S. child welfare policies and social policy.
Ayesha Ghazi Edwin Quoted in MLive About New Fully-Accessible Ann Arbor Splash Pad
Clinical Assistant Professor Ayesha Ghazi Edwin recently spoke with MLive at the opening for the new splash pad at Ann Arbor’s Bicentennial Park. As a city councilmember, Ghazi Edwin advocated to rebuild the park, which uses universal design principles, making it fully accessible and inclusive for...
Brian Perron Gives Keynote at the Asian & Pacific Islander Social Work Educators Association International Conference
Professor Brian Perron gave the keynote presentation at the Asian & Pacific Islander Social Work Educators Association (APISWEA) international conference, entitled “The Future of Social Work is Agentic: How AI is Reshaping Roles Across Research and Practice” in Macau, China, last month. Perron also...
Katie Edwards Gives Keynote for Pride Month at Domino’s Global Headquarters
Professor Katie Edwards delivered the keynote at Domino’s global headquarters, the World Resource Center, as part of the signature workplace event held for Pride Month by the Domino’s Business Resource Group, True Colors. “We had an honest conversation about belonging, allyship, and the incredible...
Ashley Cureton Appointed to CSWE Council on Global Social Issues
Assistant Professor Ashley Cureton has been appointed as a member of the Council on Social Work Education’s (CSWE) Council on Global Social Issues (CGSI). This role will provide Cureton with the opportunity to shape the future of social work education and is given in recognition of her expertise...
Lillie Khatib Quoted in Chicago Tribune article about Hope for Neighbors
MSW Student Lillie Khatib and her family were featured in a Chicago Tribune article exploring the grassroots advocacy efforts across the nation to help ICE detainees, many of whom are being held far from home. Khatib’s family is part of “Hope for Neighbors,” which provides support for those held at...
Rogério Pinto’s New Book Explores Social Justice and Self-Healing Through Performance
Professor Rogério Pinto’s new book, “Freire and Drama: 'Marília', a Play — Anti-Oppression and Healing in the Arts,” has been published by Bloomsbury. The book introduces Paulo Freire's theoretical concepts as they relate to playwriting and theatre, and shows how anyone interested in social justice...