Finn Bell Named a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Social Work Health Futures Lab Fellow
Finn Bell, Joint PhD student in Social Work and Sociology, has been named a Social Work Health Futures Lab Fellow. He joins a national cohort of 26 social work experts from around the U.S. and Canada, who will work together on topics ranging from social media to climate justice. Sponsored by the...
Showing Up for Racial Justice December Action Items
View the list of upcoming events and action items related to Showing Up for Racial Justice’s mission to motivate and share transformative education opportunities that sharpen the analysis, organizing skillsand leadership of white anti-racist organizers and the broader University of Michigan community.
Ahead Magazine Focusing on Social Work Research
Ahead (Issue 5) - In-depth views of social work research at the University of Michigan. This issue includes:
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...
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.
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...