Start Date
End Date
June 21, 2018

Luke Shaefer is Appointed to the Commission on Community Action and Economic Opportunity

Associate Professor Luke Shaefer was appointed to the commission on Community Action and Economic Opportunity by Governor Rick Snyder. The 12-member commission is charged with reducing the causes, conditions and effects of poverty and promoting social and economic opportunities that foster self...

June 21, 2018

Luke Shaefer Quoted in the Washington Post Article, "An explosive U.N. report shows America's safety net was failing before Trump's election"

Associate Professor Luke Shaefer was quoted in the Washington Post article, "An explosive U.N. report shows America's safety net was failing before Trump's election."

June 21, 2018

Robert Ortega Appointed as the University Faculty Ombuds for the 2018-2019 Academic Year

Associate Professor Robert Ortega was appointed as the University Faculty Ombuds for the 2018-2019 academic year. The Faculty Ombuds provides an informal, neutral and confidential environment for resolution of disputes to U-M faculty with concerns related to their faculty roles. Robert's social work...

June 21, 2018

Xiaoling Xiang Receives Funding from U-M - Older Americans Independence Center Research Education Core

Associate Professor Xiaoling Xiang received funding from U-M - Older Americans Independence Center Research Education Core for her project entitled "Acceptability of home care worker-supported, technology-based treatment for late-life depression in non-skilled home care." This project probes whether...

June 21, 2018

Shanna Kattari Accepts a Courtesy Joint Appointment in the Department of Women's Studies in the College of Literature, Sciences and Arts

Postdoctoral Fellow Shanna Kattari accepted a courtesy joint appointment in the department of Women's Studies in the College of Literature, Sciences and Arts.  

June 21, 2018

Daphne Watkins' Letter to the Editor is Published in New York Magazine

A portion of Associate Professor Daphne Watkins' Letter to the Editor was Published in New York Magazine. 

June 21, 2018

Katie Lopez is Featured in International Educator Magazine

LEO Lecturer Katie Lopez was featured in International Educator magazine for her collaborative work to develop the Resilient Traveling website as well as a Massive Open Online Course designed to prepare students for local, national and international engagement experiences.