Now leading an NIH-funded study with a research team from four universities and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Assistant Professor Bridgette Thom is working with young adult patients and survivors to co-create the financial literacy resources they need to prevent their medical debt and out-of-pocket expenses from upending their wellness and quality of life.
We spoke with the School’s three new professors to learn about their prior experience, what they hope to teach students, why they joined the School and more.
The School of Social Work is proud to recognize a number of faculty and staff members who have dedicated years of service to both the School and the state. We highlighted a list of staff and faculty members whose talent and service have helped bring the School continued success.
School of Social Work first-year doctoral student Ally Waters was recently awarded the Graduate Certificate in Participatory Research 2024 Seed Grant Award. Her proposal was titled, “Using Participatory Research Methods to Identify Assets and Opportunities for Diversion and Reentry Services in Rural North Carolina.”
School of Social Work alumnus and former Chapel Hill mayor Howard Lee was recognized by UNC as one of four honorary degree recipients for his outstanding service to North Carolina.
Faculty, staff and members of the outside community joined a virtual workshop on Friday, May 17, in a celebration of practicum education partnerships between the School of Social Work and North Carolina communities.
We spoke with Denise “Dee” Yookong Williams, ‘25 (Ph.D.), to learn about their MHFA student doctoral grant, the growth of mental health first aid training at UNC and more.
Two North Carolina moms celebrated Mother’s Day a day early with their daughters, who were awarded distinguished alumni awards from the UNC School of Social Work.
On the eve of commencement, members of the School of Social Work doctoral program gathered to commemorate the end of their academic journey at UNC.
