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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 and program space. In particular, it focuses on co-locating multiple nonprofits in shared spaces.
- February 28, 2019
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How do you Weather a Short-Term Financial Crisis?Professor William Elliott III essay “How Do You Weather a Short-Term Financial Crisis?” is published in New America.
- February 18, 2019
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Shanna Kattari Discusses Accessibility with the Cleveland Jewish NewsAssistant Professor Shanna Kattari discusses accessibility and inclusion with the Cleveland Jewish News.
- February 18, 2019
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Andrew Grogan-Kaylor and Shawna Lee Co-author Article of the YearAssociate Professors Andrew Grogan-Kaylor and Shawna Lee are co-authors of the 2017 Article of the Year by the journal Child Abuse and Neglect. “Spanking and adult mental health impairment: The case for the designation of spanking as an adverse childhood experience” demonstrated outstanding contribution to research on child welfare.
- February 15, 2019
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William Vanderwill Recognized by Detroit City CouncilField Educator William Vanderwill was recognized by the Detroit City Council for his outstanding leadership in the field of social work in sports.
- February 11, 2019
Terri Friedline Writes Op-Ed Supporting Green New Deal for The American ProspectAssociate Professor Terri Friedline wrote an op-ed "Want a Green New Deal? Then Challenge Global Capitalism" for The American Prospect. Friedline supports addressing inequities and rising global temperatures with the Green New Deal which challenges global capitalist activities that amplify racial and gender disparities in how people experience the effects of climate change.
- February 8, 2019
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Joseph Ryan Selected for the President’s Award for Public ImpactProfessor Joseph Ryan will receive the President’s Award for Public Impact. The award honors individuals who have offered their academic research and expertise in tangible service of a major public-sector challenge.
- February 4, 2019
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Brad Zebrack Named a 2019 Association of Oncology Social Work FellowProfessor Brad Zebrack has been named a 2019 Association of Oncology Social Work Fellow. The fellowship recognizes and honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the science and practice of psychosocial oncology.
- January 25, 2019
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- Michigan Research Highlights How Social Work Researchers are Tackling HIV Epidemic
U-M researchers from a wide variety of disciplines are working to address the global HIV epidemic by developing interventions and searching for cures. The U-M Interprofessional Collaboration Implementation Group is working on both behavioral and structural interventions. Read about their work in the January issue of Michigan Research.
- January 24, 2019
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- American Academy of Pediatrics Says No More Spanking
Associate Professor Andrew Grogan-Kaylor's meta-analysis of 50 years of research on corporal punishment was key in the recent American Academy of Pediatrics policy update on corporal punishment. The Academy - the largest professional organization for US pediatricians - is taking a strict stance against parents, caregivers and other adults using spanking, hitting or slapping to discipline children. The updated policy statement is the first major revise since 1998.
- January 23, 2019
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