Katie Edwards’ NIH Funding Restored After Successful Lawsuit
On March 12, 2025, Professor Katie Edwards received a letter that one of her research grants was being terminated by the National Institute of Health (NIH). “I will never, ever, forget that day,” said Edwards. “A million things go through your mind, and one of the first was ‘Oh my God, our...
Sophie Guymon Calls on Michigan Medicine to Reinstate Broad Spectrum Gender-Affirming Care
MSW student Sophie Guymon called upon Michigan Medicine to reinstate a full spectrum of gender-affirming care for youth in a Michigan Daily editorial.
“As a leader in health care, Michigan Medicine must reinstate these essential interventions in accordance with state policy, recommendations from...
Lisa Fedina and Rich Tolman Quoted in the Chronicle of Higher Education
Associate Professor Lisa Fedina and Professor Rich Tolman were quoted in the Chronicle of Higher Education on their work as part of U-M’s Initiative to End Sexual and Gender Harassment, Harm, and Violence. The initiative looks at why harassment and abuse happen in organizations, prevention...
William Elliott III and Trina Shanks Discuss Child Savings Accounts with the New York Times
Professors William Elliott III and Trina Shanks were quoted in a New York Times article about children’s savings accounts (CSA) in light of the new legislation that creates “Trump accounts” and the recently announced philanthropic donation of Susan and Michael Dell.
Elliott explains that even a...
2025 PhD Awards
Congratulations to the following PhD students on their recently received honors:
Henry J. Meyer Scholarship Award
Jay Kayser
Vivian A. and James L. Curtis Endowed Scholarship
Sunghyun Hong
Subin Min
W. K. Kellogg Family Endowed Fellowship
Yanghyun Park
Danae Ross
Kyungeun Song
Rackham Merit Fellowship
Brittne...
Lisa Wexler’s Research Featured in U-M’s Life Changing Education Initiative
Professor Lisa Wexler’s new curriculum on substance use is featured as part of U-M’s Life-Changing Education initiative. The five-session online course combines research-based strategies with cultural and local wisdom, shared via conversations.
“Rather than focusing on abstinence-only approaches...
Lawrielle West Appointed Executive Director of African American Cultural and Historical Museum
Lecturer Lawrielle West, MSW ’18, has been appointed as the first full-time executive director at the African American Cultural and Historical Museum of Washtenaw County.
“Throughout time, the things that have really stayed the same are my caring about community and me being able to find time and...
JCLP Annual Breakfast Featured in the Jewish News
Professor Karla Goldman, Dean Beth Angell, and MSW students Morgan Hesse and Sam Tick-Racker in a Jewish News article about the Jewish Communal Leadership Program’s annual breakfast.
“As we discussed at our breakfast, I believe social work is fundamentally rooted in communication, especially across...
Rich Tolman Receives COMPASS Award
Professor Rich Tolman received the Ed Gondolf COMPASS Award at the Battering Intervention Service Coalition of Michigan conference at the beginning of November. The award recognizes and honors those who have significantly guided and expanded efforts to protect survivors through advancing and...
Brittney Barros Featured in Emmy-Winning PBS Documentary
PhD student Brittney Barros is featured in the PBS documentary “Rebecoming Me,” which profiles five individuals who grew up in Colorado’s foster care system. The film won a 2025 Heartland Emmy Award.