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March 15, 2019

Min Hee Kim Defends Dissertation

Min Hee Kim successfully defended her dissertation “Geographic Distribution of Aging and Health-Related Resources in Urban Neighborhoods: Implications for Health Care Delivery to Community-Dwelling Older Adults with Physical and/or Cognitive Impairment.” Her committee consisted of Ruth Dunkle, Sarah...

March 13, 2019

William Elliott's Research Featured in the San Francisco Chronicle

Professor William Elliott’s research on child savings accounts is featured in the San Francisco Chronicle. “Children with a bank account designated for college, with $500 or less, were three to four times more likely to go to college than those without an account”, Elliott said.

March 11, 2019

John Doering-White Defends Dissertation

John Doering-White successfully defended his dissertation entitled "In the Shadow of the Beast: Violence and Dignity along the Central American Migrant Trail".  His committee consisted of Laura Lein, Jason DeLeon (co-chairs), Andrew Shryock, Reuben Miller and Jorge Delva. He has accepted an...

March 8, 2019

Brian Perron Presents Data Workshops in China

Brian Perron presented, "Innovating administrative research through data science: Lessons learned from the U-M SSW Data Lab” at Tsinghua University in China. He also gave a workshop on "Writing and Publication Strategies in Social Work" hosted by the Tianjin University of Technology.

 

March 4, 2019

Todd Herrenkohl is featured in the U-M Washington D.C. Update

Marion Elizabeth Blue Professor of Children and Families Todd Herrenkohl is featured in the U-M Washington D.C. Update  for his service on the Board of Scientific Counselors for the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  

March 4, 2019

Leveraging Free College and Children’s Savings Accounts for a 21st Century Wealth Building Agenda

Professor William Elliott’s essay, “ Leveraging Free College and Children’s Savings Accounts for a 21st Century Wealth Building Agenda” was published in the College Promise Campaign Policy Brief.

March 4, 2019

Robert Ortega and Charles Garvin Coauthor New Book, “Socially Just Practice in Groups”

Associate Professor Robert Ortega and Professor Emeritus Charles Garvin’s new book,“Socially Just Practice in Groups” provides a comprehensive exploration of group practice through the lens of social work.  The authors cover all stages of developing a group practice: getting started; establishing...

February 28, 2019

Diane Kaplan Vinokur Coauthors New Book, “Shared Space and the New Nonprofit Workplace”

Emeritus Professor Diane Kaplan Vinokur is a coauthor of a new book, “Shared Space and the New Nonprofit Workplace”. The book presents a comprehensive overview of shared space as an innovative model and effective long-term solution for nonprofit organizations' need for stable and affordable office...

February 18, 2019

Shanna Kattari Discusses Accessibility with the Cleveland Jewish News

Assistant Professor Shanna Kattari discusses accessibility and inclusion with the Cleveland Jewish News.