Leigh Robertson Is the School of Social Work’s 2021 Distinguished Lecturer
Field Faculty and Lecturer Leigh Robertson has been named the 2021 SSW Distinguished Lecturer for her dedication and skill in field education.
Since joining the School in 2004, she has provided exceptional instruction and mentorship to over 1,500 social work students. She has worked closely with...
Mary Ruffolo and Mieko Yoshihama Receive 2021 SSW Distinguished Faculty Awards
Professors Mary Ruffolo and Mieko Yoshihama have been named 2021 SSW Distinguished Faculty for their dedication to scholarship and teaching, for their excellent service to both the School and to students.
Two alumni honored with SSW Distinguished Alumni Awards
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.
U-M Community Outreach to Support the COVID-19 Crisis in India
In recent weeks, the number of COVID-19 cases in India has exploded, overwhelming the nation’s public health, medical and infrastructure capacities, and creating a health care catastrophe.
The U-M Community has close ties to India that go back over a century, resulting in cherished long term...
Shanna Kattari Quoted in USA Today About Celebrities Teaching Kids To Be More Inclusive
Shanna Kattari is quoted in USA Today in an article about celebrities teaching kids to be more inclusive. "Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade were so supportive of Zaya coming out and really did a lot of work above and beyond just supporting her, but really making sure other people understood the...
College Savings Accounts Help Low-Income Children Build Assets
Professor William Elliott III spoke with the New York Times about how establishing college savings accounts early transforms expectations about the future and impacts savings. “A savings account for a low-income kid means a lot more to them than it does for a wealthy kid.”
Advisory Committee Begins Search for New Dean
The advisory committee includes faculty, staff, students and other members of the U-Community. The committee is looking for a replacement for Lynn Videka who will step down as dean on December 31, 2021. Read the full story in The University Record.
Derek Chauvin Found Guilty of Murdering George Floyd
The jury has found Derek Chauvin guilty on all counts.
The jury has found Derek Chauvin guilty of second-degree murder in the death of George Floyd.
The jury has found Derek Chauvin guilty of third-degree murder in the death of George Floyd.
The jury has found Derek Chauvin of manslaughter in the death of George Floyd.
Read the university’s response to the verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin.
Designing Access Finalist in the U-M Envisioning an Anti-Racist World Challenge
On April 9, five MSW students, Sofie Aaron, Amy Belfer, Flavio Di Stefano, Hannah Lefton and Callie Torkelson, showcased Designing Access, a resource they created to promote the creation of events that are inclusive and welcoming to all. Their design was part of the Envisioning an Anti-Racist World...
Angela Fernandez Named a William T. Grant AQC Scholar
Postdoctoral Research Fellow Angela Fernandez has been selected as a William T. Grant AQC Scholar with the Institute in Critical Quantitative, Computational & Mixed Methodologies. The institute’s mission is to advance the presence of scholars of color among those using data science methodologies...