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March 31, 2017

Joe Himle, Robert Taylor, and Linda Chatters Published in the Behavior Therapist

Associate Dean for Research and Professor Joe Himle and Professors Robert Taylor and Linda Chatters’ article, “Family and Friendship Networks and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Among African Americans and Black Caribbeans” was published in the Behavior Therapist.

March 29, 2017

Robert LaRoe (webmaster) Discusses Digital Accessibility with Michigan IT

SSW Webmaster Robert LaRoe’s article, “Making common digital tasks accessible” was published in Michigan IT News.

March 26, 2017

Mathieu Despard Published in Social Work in Mental Health

Assistant Professor Mathieu Despard's article, "Financial insecurity and risk experiences of justice involved persons with severe mental illnesses" was published in Social Work in Mental Health.

March 26, 2017

Lisa O'Donnell, PhD, Published in Journal of Affective Disorders

Lisa O'Donnell, PhD '16, and current UCLA postdoctoral fellow, along with Professor and Associate Dean for Research Joe Himle and Associate Professor Andy Grogan-Kaylor have had their article "Depression and Executive Functioning Deficits Predict Poor Occupational Functioning in a Large Longitudinal...

March 23, 2017

Brad Zebrack, Debra Mattison and Leslie Dubin Published in Journal of Interprofessional Education & Practice

Professor Brad Zebrack, Clinical Assistant Professor Debra Mattison and LEO Lecturer Leslie Dubin had their article, “Moving from individual roles to functional teams: A semester-long course in case-based decision making” published in the Journal of Interprofessional Education & Practice.

March 23, 2017

Jamie Mitchell Named Teacher of the Year

The 2016 Student Union Teacher of the Year is Assistant Professor Jamie Mitchell. She was nominated by a member of the student body and was selected based on a submitted essay detailing some of the remarkable ways that Shari has influenced the students in her classes.

Every year the SSW Student...

March 22, 2017

Shelbby Bambrick MSW '17 Selected as U-M NASW Student of the Year

Shelbby Bambrick MSW '17 is the 2017 University of Michigan NASW Student of the Year. She was selected based on the following:

  • Demonstrated leadership qualities  
  • Contribution to the positive image of a social work program
  • Commitment to political and community activities
  • Success in academic...
March 22, 2017

President Schlissel Mentions Poverty Solutions and SSW at Marquette Talk

U-M President Dr. Mark Schlissel discussed Poverty Solutions and the School of Social Work in his remarks with the Economic Club of Marquette County on Monday, March 20. 

March 22, 2017

Daniel Fischer Appointed Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Dean for Field Instruction

Daniel Fischer was appointed Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Dean for Field Instruction at the School, effective May 2017. Fischer currently serves as Interim Director of Social Work and Spiritual Care at Michigan Medicine and has been a long term instructor and field supervisor for the...