William Elliott III Discusses the Connection between CSAs and Hope with KQED
Professor William Elliott III spoke with San Francisco’s KQED about how children’s savings accounts can provide hope and change perspectives.
Xiaoling Xiang Awarded Grant from Administration for Community Living
Associate Professor Xiaoling Xiang is the principal investigator of a recently-funded federal grant from the Administration for Community Living’s National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research. The three-year study will focus on evaluating the real-world
Ayesha Ghazi Edwin Discusses the “Right to Sit” with CBS Detroit
Clinical Assistant Professor Ayesha Ghazi Edwin spoke with CBS Detroit about a new “right to sit” ordinance she introduced in her role as Ann Arbor City Council Member. MSW student Jessica Riley’s participation in the public comments is included as part of the story.
Fernanda Cross Speaks with WXYZ Detroit About Supporting Immigrant Students
Assistant Professor Fernanda Cross spoke with WXYZ Detroit about how her own experience as an immigrant inspired the creation of the Latinx Youth Empowerment Series, also known as YES, which connects immigrant students at Ypsilanti Community High School with mental health services.
Ayesha Ghazi Edwin Featured in PBS News on the Importance of Voting
Clinical Associate Professor Ayesha Ghazi Edwin was featured in a PBS News story on the importance of voting to new U.S. citizens. Ghazi Edwin was born in England; her family came to the U.S. when she was three. Her mother says that the day their family received their U.S.
William Elliott III Speaks with the Washington Post About Child Savings Accounts
Professor William Elliott III spoke with the Washington Post for an article about the new Brilliant Futures program, a child savings account program for two cohorts of students in Prince George’s County in Maryland.
Xiaoling Xiang Awarded Grant from the National Institute of Mental Health
Associate Professor Xiaoling Xiang is the principal investigator on a newly funded R01 grant from the National Institute of Mental Health.
Three NCID Anti-Racism Grants Awarded to School of Social Work
U-M’s Anti-Racism Collaborative, an initiative of the National Center for Institutional Diversity, has announced the 2024 Anti-Racism Grants.
Anao Zhang Quoted in Everyday Health
Associate Professor Anao Zhang's article "The efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy for mental health and quality of life among individuals diagnosed with cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis," was published in Cancer Medicine and featured in Everyday Health.
Rogério M. Pinto Is Featured on the Academic Minute
Professor Rogério M. Pinto was featured on Academic Minute, a daily radio segment showcasing academic research on WAMC/Northeast Public Radio. In the segment, Pinto explores how artwork can help white heterosexual men to confront feelings of homophobia and sexism.