Clinical Assistant Professor Tara Bohley is quoted in a Feb. 22 Daily Tar Heel story, "Missing the signs of something wrong," that also mentions the School's Mental Health First Aid training being … [Read more...]
MSW program receives top 10 ranking by US News & World Report
The UNC School of Social Work's Master of Social Work (MSW) program has been named one of the top 10 social work programs in the country, in the latest rankings by U.S. News & World Report for the … [Read more...]
Faculty, staff and student briefs
Associate Professor Gina Chowa and Assistant Professor Rainier Masa were invited to present at the 5th International Conference on Building Community Resilience for Sustainable Development in … [Read more...]
Alumni briefs
Bobby Cagle, MSW '98, was selected for the tenth class of the Annie E. Casey Foundation Children and Families Fellowship. The class includes 16 leaders from 13 states. These men and women — … [Read more...]
Call for nominations: 2016 Distinguished Alumni Awards
The UNC School of Social Work is seeking nominations for the 2016 Distinguished Alumnus/Alumna Award. To qualify, the nominee must be a graduate of the School and meet some of the following … [Read more...]
Social work leader shares lessons on social policy and social change
Carol Wilson Spigner, DSW, still believes that to create real change, social work researchers, practitioners, and others advocating for marginalized communities must understand the relationship of … [Read more...]
Student finds more fulfilling work on road to dual degree
Nearly six years ago, Glamarys Acevedo was certain she had chosen the career path that was right for her. A graduate of Campbell University with a degree in kinesiology, she was eager to put her new … [Read more...]
Can yoga help those experiencing depression, anxiety or PTSD?
Across the country, health and human service providers have shown a growing interest in using yoga as an option for treating people who experience mental health problems, such as depression, anxiety … [Read more...]
‘Puppy therapy’ brings smiles to students
Three adorable 12-week-old yellow lab puppies visited the School of Social Work on Feb. 29, from the UNC Peer Assisted Wellness Support (PAWS) shelter-to-pet program at the Puppy Development Center at … [Read more...]
Alumni and the NC Child Welfare Education Collaborative help students learn about home visits
Story and photos by Alycia Blackwell-Pittman, NC Child Welfare Education Collaborative On Friday, Feb. 19, 2016, the NC Child Welfare Education Collaborative, which is based at the UNC School of … [Read more...]