School of Social Work News

Associate Professor Andy Grogan-Kaylor was featured as a faculty collaborator at the U-M William Davidson Institute in the new e-book, “A Force for Economic and Social Freedom”. He was also listed as a Co-PI of the Semilla project.

the William Davidson Institute is an independent, non-profit research and educational organization focused on providing private-sector solutions in low and middle-income countries. The 25th anniversary e-book commemorates the Institute’s history, leaders, partners and inspiring work around the world. 

Professor Emeritus Tom Powell spoke about his personal experiences and offered advice at the 2017 U-M Mental Health Panel which was part of Mental Health Awareness Week.

Director of Joint PhD Program and Associate Professor Daphne Watkins was appointed to the Editorial Board for the Journal of Ethnic & Cultural Diversity in Social Work.

Associate Professor Emily Nicklett's article, "Operationalisation and validation of the Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths, and Injuries (STEADI) fall risk algorithm in a nationally representative sample" was published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health.

Joyce Lee (PhD student) and Associate Professor Andy Grogan-Kaylor received a grant from Rackham Graduate School for #Parenting, which is an interdisciplinary workshop that provides a forum for faculty and graduate students to address issues related to parenting research.

Professor Karla Goldman was a featured panelist at the LSA Bicentennial Theme Semester event, "Immigrants and Newcomers: Historic Limits to Diversity at U-M" which is part of "A Long History of Unauthorized Immigration" symposium. 

Associate Dean for Educational Programs and Professor Mary Ruffolo and Assistant Director Office of Global Activities and LEO Adjunct Lecturer Katie Lopez received a grant from the U-M Health Sciences Council to create a sustainable global health platform involving three professional schools. They will pilot a comprehensive community needs assessment for the Ugandan Context to develop intervention and research projects to be carried out next year.

Valerie Taing (PhD student) was selected as a Health Policy Research Scholar by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation for the fall and winter semesters.