Linda Chatters, Emily Nicklett and Robert Joseph Taylor’s Study Featured in Reliawire
Professor Linda Chatters, Associate Professor Emily Nicklett and Professor Robert Joseph Taylor’s study on socially isolated adults was featured in a Reliawire article.
Laura Yakas Defends Dissertation and Earns PhD in Social Work and Anthropology
Laura Yakas successfully defended her dissertation "Love in a Time of Madness: The Importance of Purpose and Belonging in Healing and Harnessing Madness". Her committee consisted of Karen Staller, Damani Partridge (co-chairs), Richard Tolman and Holly Peters-Golden. Yakas has accepted a summer...
Kristina Agbebiyi Awarded the 2018 University of Michigan NASW Student of the Year
Kristina Agbebiyi, MSW'18 was awarded the 2018 University of Michigan NASW Student of the Year. The award selection is based on the following criteria:
- Demonstrated leadership qualities
- Contribution to the positive image of a social work program
- Commitment to political and community activities ...
Sue Ann Savas Selected as the 2017 Student Union Teacher of the Year
Assistant Clinical Professor Sue Ann Savas was selected as the 2017 Student Union Teacher of the Year. She was nominated by a member of the student body and was selected based on a submitted essay detailing some of the remarkable ways she influences the students in her classes.
Every year the SSW...
Joe Ryan Appointed to the Michigan Committee on Juvenile Justice
Associate Professor Joe Ryan was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder to the Michigan Committee on Juvenile Justice. He will represent public agencies concerned with delinquency prevention or treatment.
Dan Saunders' Article Featured In The Conversation
Professor Dan Saunders' article "Abusive relationships: Why it's so hard for women to 'just leave'" was featured in The Conversation, the LA Times and on the U-M homepage on March 29.
Joe Ryan Receives Award from the Criminal Justice Policy Committee
Associate Professor Joe Ryan received an award from the Criminal Justice Policy Committee for reviewing the methodology and draft reports studying the fiscal impact of directing minors in Michigan from the adult court and service systems to the family court and juvenile service systems.
Brian Perron and Joe Ryan Received Award from Casey Family Programs
Assocaite Professors Brian Perron and Joe Ryan received an award from the Casey Family Programs for their Data Lab, which will use existing data sources provided by the state of Michigan to generate actionable insights and provide ongoing consultation for quality initiatives.
Daphne Watkins Appointed to Editorial Board for International Journal of Men's Social and Community Health.
Daphne Watkins was appointed to the Editorial Board for the new International Journal of Men's Social and Community Health.
Joe Ryan Authors New Brookings Report "How life outside of a school affects student performance in school"
Associate Professor Joe Ryan is an author of a new Brookings Report, "How life outside of a school affects student performance in school."
The report was featured in Midland Daily News, Education Next, and U-M Public Engagement and Impact.