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May 16, 2017

Vincent Fusaro Defends Dissertation, “The Spirit of '96: States & the Implementation of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families”

Vincent Fusaro successfully defended his dissertation, “The Spirit of '96: States & the Implementation of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families” and obtained his PhD in Social Work and Political Science. Dr. Fusaro has accepted an Assistant Professor of Social Work position with Boston College.

May 9, 2017

Made at Michigan Annual Report Features 6 MSW Students Involved in Entrepreneurship and Innovation

For the second year in a row, U-M will issue the Made at Michigan annual report, a compilation of annual entrepreneurship highlights with a special focus on graduate and undergraduate student ventures created over the course of the year.

The magazine-style publication shines a bright spotlight on...

May 9, 2017

Robert Taylor, Linda Chatters, Trina Shanks, and Daphne Watkins Amongst Top 20 Most Cited African American Scholars in Social Work

Professor Robert Taylor (1), Professor Linda Chatters (2), Associate Professor Trina Shanks (17), and Associate Professor Daphne Watkins (18) are in the top 20 of most cited African American scholars in social work. The article, “African American Faculty in Social Work Schools: A Citation Analysis...

May 7, 2017

Robert Ortega Selected to Receive Distinguished Faculty Award

Associate Professor Robert Ortega was selected to receive the Distinguished Faculty Award. He has provided extensive service to our school, profession, and community, already having received significant national recognition for his scholarship and service.

May 6, 2017

Brad Zebrack Receives Grant for Oncology Professional Education Study

Professor Brad Zebrack received a grant for his project, ''A Short Course for Creating Integrative Oncology Leaders'' from the National Cancer Institute. The study aims to improve the quality of life for oncology patients by educating a cohort of oncology professionals who have the knowledge and...

May 6, 2017

Lydia Li's Research Cited in Healio Article on Acupressure and Osteoarthritis

Associate Professor Lydia Li was cited in the Healio article, “Acupressure no different than sham counterpart, but still led to improvements for knee Osteoarthritis”. The article is based on Li’s recent research study.

May 6, 2017

Emily Nicklett Published in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

Assistant Professor Emily Nicklett’s article, “Assessing Diabetes and Factors Associated with Foregoing Medical Care among Persons with Diabetes: Disparities Facing American Indian/Alaska Native, Black, Hispanic, Low Income, and Southern Adults in the U.S. (2011–2015)” was published in the Internati...

May 6, 2017

Sallie Foley Cited in U.S. News & World Report

LEO Lecturer Sallie Foley was cited in the U.S. News & World Report article, “Healthy Aging: Sex After Joint Surgery”.

May 6, 2017

Elizabeth Armstrong Defends Dissertation, “Bridging the Intimate Partner Violence and Alcohol and Other Drug Service Fields”

Elizabeth Armstrong successfully defended her dissertation, “Bridging the Intimate Partner Violence and Alcohol and Other Drug Service Fields” and obtained her PhD in Social Work and Sociology. Dr. Armstrong has accepted a position at the University of Maine.

April 28, 2017

Elizabeth Koomson Defends Dissertation, “Transforming Customary Systems: Talensi Women in Small-scale Mining”

Elizabeth Koomson successfully defended her dissertation, “Transforming Customary Systems: Talensi Women in Small-scale Mining” and obtained her PhD in Social Work and Anthropology. Dr. Koomson is currently researching her options on the job market.