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December 3, 2020
December 3, 2020

Sandra Momper Appointed to U-M Anti-Racism Faculty Hiring Initiative

Associate Professor Sandra Momper has been appointed by Provost Susan Collins to the U-M’s Anti-Racism Faculty Hiring Initiative. The initiative, a component of the university’s multifaceted approach to addressing systemic racism, will bring over 20 new scholars with expertise in racial inequality...

December 2, 2020

Student Town Hall Follow Up Questions

The SSW administration has answered the questions presented at the Town Hall on October 20. The document details activities and planning completed by faculty, students and staff at SSW.

December 1, 2020

World AIDS Day 2020 — “Ending the HIV/AIDS Epidemic: Resilience and Impact”

It is with humility that I invite you to commemorate World AIDS Day 2020, “Ending the HIV/AIDS Epidemic: Resilience and Impact.” Each year on December 1, organizations and individuals across the world bring attention to the HIV epidemic, endeavor to increase HIV awareness and knowledge, speak out...

November 30, 2020

Tony Alvarez’s new book, “Adventure Group Psychotherapy an Experiential Approach to Treatment” is Published

Lecturer Tony Alvarez’s new book, "Adventure Group Psychotherapy an Experiential Approach to Treatment" explores what is necessary for an experiential therapy group to function effectively, and the practical skills needed to inspire success.

"This inspiring and essential resource provides powerful...

November 24, 2020

Terri Friedline's New Book "Banking on a Revolution Why Financial Technology Won't Save a Broken System" Published by Oxford Press

Associate Professor Terri Friedline’s new book, “Banking on a Revolution Why Financial Technology Won't Save a Broken System,” takes a critical look at advancements in financial technology (“fintech”) in the banking and financial industries, and makes the case for a more inclusive financial system....

November 19, 2020

Michigan Senators: The election is over. Stop undermining the results.

Today's joint Oversight Committee hearing at 1 PM in the state legislature is not allowing public comments. Despite many local leaders across the state requesting public comments, the chairs of the committee are not allowing us to testify. Here's what you can do you to do:

Tell your story anyway...

November 10, 2020

SSW Joint PhD Program 2021 Doctoral Class Enrollment Announcement

This decision is now approved and final.

The Joint Program in Social Work and Social Science at the University of Michigan has decided to not enroll a new doctoral class for 2021. This is a difficult decision but given the impact of COVID on our current diverse student body, it is needed to provide...

November 9, 2020

Election Events and Resources

Michigan Social Work has archived resources and events from U-M and NASW connected to the upcoming election.
November 5, 2020

Ayesha Ghazi-Edwin Receives a Certificate of Appreciation from the James T. Neubacher Awards Committee

ENGAGE Program Director and Lecturer Ayesha Ghazi-Edwin received a Certificate of Appreciation from the James T. Neubacher Awards Committee, a unit of the U-M Council for Disability Concerns. The certificate is in acknowledgment of her efforts to advance the cause of accessibility and justice for...