Edie Kieffer Accepted into 2016 Center for Healthcare Research & Transformation (CHRT) Policy Fellowship Program
Professor Edie Kieffer was accepted into the 2016 U-M Center for Healthcare Research & Transformation (CHRT) Policy Fellowship Program.
Community Health Worker Sustainability in Michigan
Edie Kieffer and Katie Mitchell hosted the Michigan Community Health Worker Alliance (MiCHWA) annual meeting in Lansing for 206 community partners and participants. Meeting materials and summaries are available on the MiCHWA web site.
Katie Lopez, Reuben Miller and Shari-Robinson-Lynk Receive Recognition from U-M Council on Global Engagement for Positive Impact
Assistant Director of Global Activities Katie Lopez, Assistant Professor Reuben Miller and LEO Adjunct Lecturer Shari-Robinson-Lynk will receive recognition from the University of Michigan's Council on Global Engagement during International Education Week (November 16 - 20). Each of these faculty...
SSW Honored with Pride of CASE V Awards for Outstanding Communication Materials
SSW will be honored with two Pride of CASE V Awards, which recognize institutions and individuals who demonstrate outstanding achievement in the concept and execution of advancement programs and communications, at a ceremony in Chicago in early December. SSW received a silver award for Best View...
Larry E. Davis, MSW'73, PhD'77, authored the book, "Why Are They Angry With Us? Essays on Race."
Larry E. Davis, MSW'73, PhD'77, authored the book, "Why Are They Angry With Us? Essays on Race." Davis is dean of the University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work, where he is the Donald M. Henderson Professor. He is the director and founder of the Center on Race and Social Problems, which...
Three alumni honored with SSW Distinguished Alumni Awards
Three School of Social Work alumni were presented Distinguished Alumni Awards at the SSW All Class Reunion Lunch on Friday, October 9, 2015.
The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes School of Social Work alumni whose achievements exemplify the values of the School of Social Work and who have made an exceptional impact on the profession, the community and/or Social Work education.
Michael Spencer Selected as Fellow of American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare
Professor Michael Spencer was selected to be inducted as a fellow of the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare. He is one of fourteen fellows chosen this year by the Academy.
Luke Shaefer to Testify on Welfare and Poverty in America at U.S. Senate Committee on Finance Hearing
Associate Professor Luke Shaefer was invited to give testimony on welfare and poverty in America at the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance public hearing on October 29.
The Committee on Finance concerns itself with matters associated with taxation and other income standards, especially those related...
John Tropman Receives Lifetime Achievement Award at CSWE Meeting
Professor John Tropman received the "Lifetime Achievement Award" from the Association for Community Organization and Social Administration at the 2015 Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) meeting.
Daniel Saunders, Kathleen Faller, and Richard Tolman Published in Violence Against Women
Professor Daniel Saunders, Professor Emerita Kathleen Faller, and Professor Richard Tolman’s article, “Beliefs and Recommendations Regarding Child Custody and Visitation in Cases Involving Domestic Violence: A Comparison of Professionals in Different Roles” was published in Violence Against Women. ...