William Elliott and the Center on Assets, Education, and Inclusion Contributed Paper to the U.S. Child Poverty Action Group Compendium
Professor William Elliott and the Center on Assets, Education, and Inclusion recently contributed a paper, “Making Education Work for the Poor: The Potential of Children’s Savings Accounts” to the U.S. Child Poverty Action Group compendium. They have also been asked to speak at a Child Poverty...
Sallie Foley Awarded SSW 2018 Distinguished Lecturer Award
Sallie Foley, LMSW, was awarded the SSW 2018 Distinguished Lecturer Award for her exceptional ability, year after year, to engage students, challenge them, train them to think clinically and sensitively and to apply understanding across varied contexts.
Andrew Grogan Kaylor’s Research Featured in the Chronicle of Social Change and as NASW Social Work SmartBrief.
Associate Professor Andrew Grogan-Kaylor’s research on the correlation between neighborhoods and spanking was featured in the Chronicle of Social Change and highlighted as a top story in the NASW Social Work SmartBrief.
Shawna Lee and Joyce Lee Receive Grant from the Fatherhood Research Practice Network
Associate Professor Shawna Lee and Joyce Lee, PhD student, received a grant from the Fatherhood Research Practice Network (FRPN) for their project titled "Testing the Feasibility of an Interactive Mentor-Based Text Messaging Program to Increase Fathers’ Engagement in Home Visitation."
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.