Barry Checkoway Leads 15th Annual Youth Dialogues Program for Metro Detroit High Schoolers
Professor Barry Checkoway led the 15th annual Youth Dialogues program this week here at the University of Michigan. "Youth Dialogues on Race and Ethnicity in Metropolitan Detroit" challenges racial discrimination and segregation through the processes of intergroup dialogue and social action planning...
Brad Zebrack Cited in Doctors Lounge Article, “Distress Screening Tied to Fewer ER Visits for Cancer Patients”
Professor Brad Zebrack was cited in the Doctors Lounge article, “Distress Screening Tied to Fewer ER Visits for Cancer Patients”.
Paula Allen-Meares, Trina Shanks, Larry Gant, and Leslie Hollingsworth Edit Book, A Twenty-First Century Approach to Community Change
Professor Emerita Paula Allen-Meares, Associate Professor Trina Shanks, Professor Larry Gant, and Associate Professor Emerita Leslie Hollingsworth edited the book, A Twenty-First Century Approach to Community Change, which will be published by Oxford University Press in August 2017.
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Professional Development for PhD Students
Associate Professor Rogério Pinto, Chair of the Faculty Allies for Diversity Learning Community, led a series of manuscript writing workshops focusing on developing publishable academic journal articles. The Faculty Allies for Diversity Learning Community is providing professional development...
Luke Shaefer Cited in Vox Article on Unconditional Basic Income
Associate Professor Luke Shaefer was cited in the Vox article, “A basic income really could end poverty forever: But to become a reality, it needs to get detailed and stop being oversold”.
Robert Taylor, Joe Himle, and Linda Chatters Published in Journal of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders
Professors Robert Taylor, Joe Himle, and Linda Chatters’ article, ”Demographic and health-related correlates of obsessive-compulsive symptoms among African Americans” was published in the Journal of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders.
Robert Taylor and Linda Chatters Published in The Journals of Gerontology, Series B (Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences)
Professors Robert Taylor and Linda Chatters’ article, “Discrimination, Serious Psychological Distress, and Church-Based Emotional Support Among African American Men Across the Life Span” was published in The Journals of Gerontology, Series B (Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences).
Brad Zebrack Published in Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network
Professor Brad Zebrack’s article, “A Practice-Based Evaluation of Distress Screening Protocol Adherence and Medical Service Utilization” was published in the Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network.
Luke Shaefer Cited in Common Dreams Article, "Why Politicians From Both Parties Ignore the Poor"
Associate Professor Luke Shaefer was cited in the Common Dreams article, “Why Politicians From Both Parties Ignore the Poor - Donald Trump isn't alone in his focus on rich and middle class voters.”
Shelby Andersen-Holt, Breanna Ostrander (MSW students) and Larry Gant Receive Grant from Graham Sustainability Institute for Belding Community Youth Food Collaborative
Shelby Andersen-Holt and Breanna Ostrander (MSW students) along with mentor Professor Larry Gant received a grant from the Graham Sustainability Institute for The Belding Community Youth Food Collaborative project. The project uses youth empowerment and community engagement models to develop...