Welcome St. Louis Group
Dean Lynn Videka hosted The Saint Louis Group, an organization of deans and directors representing schools of social work from R1 universities. The conference provided a forum to discuss the advancement of social work research and education. Attendees visited the Institute for Social Research, met...
Congolese High School Students Attend Refugee Education Initiative
Assistant Professor Odessa Gonzalez Benson was quoted in the Michigan News article “For new refugees, ‘higher education is a path to freedom’” about the campus visit of a group of Congolese high school students and community leaders from Grand Rapids. Sponsored by [RE]vive, a student-driven refugee...
Shawna Lee and Joyce Lee's Research Cited in Huffington Post
Associate Professor Shawna Lee and PhD student Joyce Lee’s research “The effect of paternal cues in prenatal care settings on men’s involvement intentions” is cited in the Huffington Post. Most photos and brochures in a typical OB-GYN waiting room focus on mothers, but adding some subtle father...
Karen Staller recognized by Social Work Doctoral Student Organization
Associate Professor Karen Staller received an award from the Doctoral Student Organization for her dedication to the education and mentorship of joint social work and social science doctoral students.
Lynn Videka Honored with Edith Abbott Award for Lifetime Achievement
Lynn Videka, Dean and Carol T. Mowbray Collegiate Professor of Social Work, is the recipient of the University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration’s Edith Abbott Award for Lifetime Achievement. Videka received her AM in 1976 and her PhD in 1981. The award honors alumni who have made...
Kristin Seefeldt Discusses Single Mothers Who Work with the New York Times
Associate Professor Kristin Seefeldt is cited in the New York Times, "Why There Has Been a Surge in Single Mothers Who Work". “Even with increased wages and even with the changes that are being made around leave policy and the like, employees are still at the mercy of their employers,” said...
Karen Staller Selected as Recipient of 2019 Distinguished Faculty Award
Congratulations to Associate Professor Karen Staller who was recognized with the School of Social Work 2019 Distinguished Faculty Award. The Distinguished Faculty Award honors a current governing faculty member at the School of Social Work who has achieved national recognition in scholarship...
Tony Alvarez Selected as Recipient of 2019 Distinguished Lecturer Award
Tony Alvarez, LEO Lecturer II, has made an enormously strong impact at Michigan Social Work since he first served as an adjunct lecturer in 1979. Since then, he has been an active and generous member of our community, served in various roles as a director and coordinator, and is regularly chosen by...
PhD Candidate Peter Felsman successfully defended his dissertation entitled "Improvisational Theater for Psychological Health."
PhD Candidate Peter Felsman has successfully defended his dissertation entitled "Improvisational Theater for Psychological Health." His committee consisted of Joseph Himle, Colleen Seifert (co-chairs), Richard Tolman and Ethan Kross. He has accepted a postdoctoral associate position at Stony Brook...