Kim Phillips-Knope Drafts LGBT Guidance for Michigan Schools
Kim Phillips-Knope's (LEO lecturer) leadership provided a key role (as a state consultant) in the State Board of Education's decision to approve a voluntary guidance document to assist all Michigan public schools create safe and supportive school environments for LGBT students.
Luke Shaefer Recipient of the 2016 University of Chicago Elizabeth Butler Award
Associate Professor Luke Shaefer is the recipient of the 2016 University of Chicago Elizabeth Butler award. The Elizabeth Butler Award honors one recent graduate of the University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration who has shown exceptional promise in the field of social work.
Mat Despard Published in Social Work Education
Assistant Professor Mat Despard's paper, "Debunking macro myths: Findings from recent graduates about jobs, salaries and skills" was published in Social Work Education.
Ninive Sanchez (PhD '15), Andrew Grogan-Kaylor, Jorge Delva and Cristina Bares Collaborate on Book Chapter
Ninive Sanchez (PhD '15), Associate Professor Andrew Grogan-Kaylor, Professor Jorge Delva and Assistant Professor Cristina Bares' book chapter, "An Agenda for Longitudinal Research on Substance Use and Abuse with Hispanics in the U.S. And with Latin American Populations" was published in the book, D...
Ronke Olawale (PhD Student) Receives Center for the Education of Women’s Margaret Dow Towsley Scholarship
Ronke Olawale (PhD student) received the U-M Center for the Education of Women’s Margaret Dow Towsley Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded on the basis of goals and commitment, academic record, and motivation to allow women the chance to complete their education at U-M.
Guillermo Sanhueza (PhD’14) Interviews with Canal 24 Horas on Prisoner Reentry in Chile
Guillermo Sanhueza (PhD’14) gave an interview (Spanish) with one of Chile's main TV channels, Canal 24 Horas, about his research on prisoner reentry in Chile.
Lorraine Gutiérrez, Adrienne Dessel, and Amy Westmoreland Published in Equity and Excellence in Education
LEO Lecturer Adrienne Dessel, U-M alumni Amy Westmoreland, and Professor Lorraine Gutiérrez's article, "Reducing Heterosexism in African American Christian Students: Effects of Multicultural Education Courses", was published in Equity and Excellence in Education. The study examines the effectiveness...
Angie Perone Awarded Margaret Dow Towsley Scholarship
Angie Perone (PhD student) received the Margaret Dow Towsley Scholarship through the U-M Center for the Education of Women Scholarship Program. This scholarship serves women who act as primary caregivers or whose education has been interrupted.
Dan Saunders and Kathleen Faller Published in Michigan Family Law Journal
Professor Dan Saunders and Professor Emerita Kathleen Faller recently published "The Need to Carefully Screen for Family Violence When Parental Alienation is Claimed" in the Family Law Journal.
