LB Klein was an invited speaker at "Beyond Consent: A Practical Symposium for Researchers, Advocates, & Educators" at the New School in New York City in April. Her talk was titled … [Read more...]
UNC-PrimeCare enhances focus on youth with disabilities
North Carolina has some of the nation’s highest rates of behavioral health problems and a shortage of adequately trained health professionals to address these issues. Furthermore, youth, ages 10 to … [Read more...]
School hosts annual program that introduces high school seniors to careers in social work
The UNC School of Social Work hosted its 3rd annual Social Work Introduction for the Next Generation (SWING) program from June 26 to June 28. This free, three-day on-campus event … [Read more...]
Faculty, staff and student briefs
Rounds honored with retirement party About 50 faculty, staff, students, friends and family gathered on May 25 to honor Professor Kathleen Rounds, who recently retired from the School of Social Work … [Read more...]
Faculty and staff briefs
Assistant Dean of Field Education Rebecca Brigham and the Field Office were awarded a Policy Practice in Field Education Initiative grant by the Council on Social Work Education. The project will … [Read more...]
Faculty and staff briefs
Behavioral Healthcare Resource Program (BHRP) Coordinator Tara Bohley and Ruby Brown-Herring from Wake AHEC, co-facilitated Mental Health First Aid Training for NC DHHS Secretary Rick Brajer and his … [Read more...]
Faculty briefs
Professor Rebecca Macy was recently appointed to the board of directors for the Center for Child and Family Health. The Center is a non-profit that provides services to children and families, and was … [Read more...]
Faculty and staff briefs
Director of Field Education Rebecca Brigham was appointed for three years as chair of the Council on Field Education (COFE) of the Council on Social Work Education. In this capacity, she will also … [Read more...]
In the media
The UNC School of Social Work's Family Support Program is highlighted in a May 18 North Carolina Health News article, "Networking to meet critical needs in the mountains." Clinical Assistant … [Read more...]
Faculty briefs
Deborah Barrett has a new Q&A column in Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Life Magazine. The current edition's question deals with intimacy when a partner suffers from chronic pain. Read the article … [Read more...]