A recap from the School of Social Work’s annual Holiday Party.
Community Engagement
Margaret Penn brings nonprofit expertise to Board of Advisors
We spoke with one of the newest Board members, Margaret Penn, to learn more about her passion for social work, her background and why she decided to join the Board.
Winter School of Social Work MSW grad looks to make global impact
Ashley Myles will graduate in December after studying social work and specializing in inequities in global health and maternal health.
Enhancing mental health treatment and engagement among people on probation
Research Associate Professor Tonya Van Deinse has been collaborating with the North Carolina Specialty Mental Health Probation program since its inception in 2013. The national, evidence-informed approach to supervising people with serious mental illnesses now operates in 56 counties across the state.
School of Social Work Ph.D. student spotlight (Denise Yookong Williams)
To celebrate our students, we are spotlighting each of our doctoral students set to graduate in 2025, highlighting their areas of research, providing a link to their resume and more.
School of Social Work prepares to offer bachelor’s degree in social work
In establishing a bachelor’s in social work program, the School seeks to increase its impact and expand its enrollment while aligning with the goals of both the UNC System and the School’s strategic plans. The creation of a BSW program will allow the School to serve more students than ever before, while welcoming more students from underserved and under-resourced communities.
Karon Johnson ready to collaborate with UNC School of Social Work community as director of well-being
Johnson views herself as a partner and contributor in ensuring that faculty, staff, students and administration members of the School experience safety and well-being not just physically, but emotionally and psychologically.
Practicum conversations: UNC master of social work students tackle clinical therapy work
We spoke with two MSW students — Erin Smith and Shawnesi Russell — to find out more about their clinical therapy placement, what they’ve learned and more.
Inaugural Kenan Galapagos Fellow, Ph.D. student Sarah McGlothlin is eager to listen and learn
Working with local Galapagos college and high school students and faculty mentors in the upcoming spring and summer, McGlothlin’s project will focus on the impact of climate change on maternal health.
Using Big Data to Improve Systems That Help Children
School of Social Work Assistant Professor Rebecca Rebbe uses big data from big systems — including data from California’s Child Protective Services and Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego — to discover compelling levers for policy reforms that better protect children from maltreatment.
