William Elliott III on President Biden’s New Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Professor William Elliott III had an in-depth discussion with CBS News Detroit about President Biden’s new student loan forgiveness program.
Andrea Mora Successfully Defends Dissertation
Andrea Mora, Joint PhD in Social Work and Psychology, has successfully defended her dissertation, “An Examination of Community Violence Exposure and Sexual Harassment Among Latino/a Adolescents.”
Anne Blumenthal Successfully Defends Dissertation
Anne Blumenthal, Joint PhD in Social Work and Sociology, has successfully defended her dissertation, "Essays on Child Well-Being and Parenting During the Covid-19 Pandemic."
Fatima Salman Celebrates Eid ul Adha with Vice President Kamala Harris
ENGAGE Program Manager and Lecturer Fatima Salman was invited by Vice President Kamala Harris to attend the Eid ul Adha celebration at her residence last week. Salman spoke with Harris and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff about the impact of social workers across the country.
2023 ENGAGE Small Grant Recipients Announced
In 2018, ENGAGE launched the Small Grants Program to encourage faculty to build partnerships with Detroit community-based organizations and to support resident-led efforts to strengthen Detroit neighborhoods.
Rebeccah Sokol Study Links Exposure to Violence and Firecarm Carrying
Assistant Professor Rebeccah Sokol spoke with multiple news outlets about a recent study that showed teens who have been exposed to violence have a significantly higher rate of carrying firearms.
So’Phelia Morrow Named a 2023 Public Voices Fellow on Advancing the Rights of Women and Girls
PhD student So’Phelia Morrow has been named a 2023 Public Voices Fellow on Advancing the Rights of Women and Girls.
Kristin Seefeldt Leading Ann Arbor’s Guaranteed Basic Income Pilot Program
Associate Professor Kristin Seefeldt spoke to the Detroit Free Press and
Justin Hodge Interviewed by CBS Detroit
Clinical Assistant Professor Justin Hodge was interviewed by CBS Detroit where he discussed health equity and the practices around the sale of flavored tobacco products across the state. “We know that 21% of teens in Michigan have reported e-cigarette use, and a study with the FDA has
Trina Shanks Research Cited in Homestead Act
Professor Trina Shanks’ research on the long-term implications of the Homestead Act was cited by Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson in her dissent of last month’s Supreme Court ruling striking down affirmative action in college admissions.