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January 10, 2018

Luke Shaefer and Poverty Solutions Online Data Map Featured in Multiple News Outlets

Associate Professor Luke Shaefer and Poverty Solutions developed an online data map displaying poverty statistics throughout the state of Michigan. The map is highlighted in the following media:

January 10, 2018

Leslie Hollingsworth Article Published in the Journal of Ethnic & Cultural Diversity in Social Work

Associate Professor Emerita Leslie Hollingsworth's article, "Racial microaggressions in social work education: Black students' encounters in a predominantly White institution" is published in the Journal of Ethnic & Cultural Diversity in Social Work.

January 10, 2018

Edie Kieffer Awarded by W.K. Kellogg Foundation

Professor Edie Kieffer received an award from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation via the Michigan Community Health Worker Alliance to provide expertise and guidance related to implementation strategies needed to promote sustainable financing of community healthcare workers.

January 10, 2018

Trina Shanks Awarded Poverty Solutions grant

Associate Professor Trina Shanks, through the Technical Assistance Center, was awarded a Poverty Solutions grant to support Detroit-based Alternatives for Girls as they strengthen and evaluate their child savings account program. The program is designed to promote post-secondary education and degree...

January 10, 2018

Joyce Lee Accepted as a Student Editorial Board Member for the Journal Child Maltreatment

Joyce Lee, PhD student, was accepted as a student editorial board member for the journal Child Maltreatment for 2018-2019.

January 10, 2018

David Cordova Research Featured in Multiple Publications

Assistant Professor David Cordova's research on teenage drug use and risk of HIV has been featured in multiple media outlets, including US News and World Reports. His research finds that teens who engage in risky behaviors are more likely to have unsafe sex, and that may put them at increased risk...

January 10, 2018

Adrienne Lapidos Awarded Poverty Solutions Grant

Assistant Research Scientist and LEO Lecturer Adrienne Lapidos' project, "Can Peer Support Specialists Deliver Technology-Based Job Interview Training for People with Psychiatric Disabilities? An Assessment of Community Needs and Priorities" was awarded a Poverty Solutions grant. SSW, in partnership...

January 10, 2018

Sandra Momper Project Funded by American Indian Health and Family Services of Southeastern Michigan, Inc

Associate Professor Sandra Momper's project, ''When We Work Together, Then We Are Wise "Pii Maamwinokiyaang, Miidash Nibwaakaayaang" was funded by American Indian Health and Family Services of Southeastern Michigan, Inc The project goals include increasing involvement of youth and family members in...

January 10, 2018

Mary Eldredge and Shanna Kattari Announced as Interprofessional Leadership Fellows

Field Educator and LEO Lecturer Mary Eldredge and Postdoctoral Fellow and LEO Lecturer Shanna Kattari were announced as Interprofessional Leadership Fellows for the 2018-2019 year. 

The 2018-19 cohort represents innovation and growth in U-M’s heralded faculty development program.

A record 21...

January 10, 2018

Brad Zebrack Article Published in Journal of Psychosocial Oncology


Professor Brad Zebrack's article "The Association of Oncology Social Work's Project to Assure Quality Cancer Care (APAQCC)" was published in the Journal of Psychosocial Oncology.