Morton I. Teicher, Ph.D., dean of the UNC School of Social Work from 1972 to 1981, and an NASW Social Work Pioneer, died on June 13 at age 97. Teicher, who was known for his dignified appearance … [Read more...]
In the news
Iris Carlton-LaNey, Berg-Beach Distinguished Professor, was featured in the Greensboro News & Record's "Milestones" and in The Stanley News & Press for her recent appointment as representative … [Read more...]
Alumni briefs: Spencer, MSW ’17; McDonald, MSW ’16; Garland, Ph.D. ’09
Nora Spencer, MSW '17, presented, "Want to Attract and Keep Top Talent? Think Like a Designer," at this summer's Network for Social Work Management conference. Her presentation focused … [Read more...]
Graduate student partners with local rape crisis center to develop trauma-informed care training for healthcare providers
Reprinted with permission from Carolina Center for Public Service By Veronica Ortega Anole Halper, a graduate student in social work and public health (MSW/MPH '16), knows that sexual violence … [Read more...]
Students graduate from Substance Use & Addictions Specialist Program; Weems honored
The UNC School of Social Work honored students graduating from the Substance Use & Addictions Specialist Program (SUAS) with a luncheon and awards ceremony on May 8 at the Carolina Inn. … [Read more...]
Davis delivers 2017 Bobby Boyd Leadership Lecture
Larry E. Davis, dean of the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Social Work, delivered this year’s 4th annual Bobby Boyd Leadership Lecture. Davis, who spoke on "Racism in America: A Call … [Read more...]
Faculty and staff receive 2017 School of Social Work recognition awards
Six faculty members and two staff members were recently honored with 2017 UNC School of Social Work recognition awards. Recipients were nominated by colleagues and students in the School of Social … [Read more...]
School briefs
The School of Social Work's GiveCampus campaign to benefit UNC's Refugee Mental Health & Wellness Initiative was a great success with more than $20,251 raised! The School launched … [Read more...]
MSW students and faculty use spring break to help residents in need
MSW students Markela Batts and DeShanna Johnson recently joined retired UNC School of Social Work faculty member Joanne Caye on a trip to eastern North Carolina, where the group worked to help … [Read more...]
Setting standards: Student-led research finds inconsistent access to sexual assault policies, consent definitions across U.S. colleges, universities
Although most U.S. colleges and universities publicize sexual assault policies and consent definitions on their schools’ websites, a recent UNC study found that small public schools, … [Read more...]