Community activist Bishop William J. Barber II spoke to a record crowd at the UNC School of Social Work’s 2025 Bobby Boyd Leadership Lecture Series.
2025 Bobby Boyd Leadership Lecture: Barber calls for ‘fresh dose of social work’
System- and service-level research
Research & Recognition Roundup: March 2025
Q&A: Duncan discusses human trafficking, Project NO REST
UNC School of Social Work Research Professor Dean Duncan discusses human trafficking and Project NO REST’s efforts to reduce youth trafficking in N.C.
2025 Black History Month Research Series discusses economic, health equity
The UNC School of Social Work’s annual Black History Month Research Series challenged participants to examine issues facing Black communities including reparations, food sovereignty, youth development and mental health.
School of Social Work faculty member studies key factors in Black youth suicidality
Assistant Professor Sonyia Richardson is the co-author of a paper that examined risk factors associated with Black youth suicide rates.
Tar Heels shine at annual SSWR conference
UNC School of Social Work researchers made the nearly 3,000-mile journey to Seattle, Wash., for the 29th SSWR annual conference.
2025 SSWR Conference Presentation Roundup
UNC School of Social Work faculty, staff and student researchers shared their work at the 29th Society for Social Work and Research annual conference.
School of Social Work dean named AASWSW fellow
UNC School of Social Work Dean Ramona Denby-Brinson was recognized as a member of the 2025 AASWSW’s fellows class.
2025 Black History Month Research Series investigates reparations, environmental justice and more
A wide scope of topics — from reparations to environmental justice — will be explored during the fourth installment of the UNC School of Social Work’s Black History Month Research Series.
