UNC School of Social Work shares news and feature stories through its website, social media channels, alumni magazine Contact, and monthly email newsletter. You can scroll through our news releases by date of release, listed below.
If you have information or questions about news at the School, contact Assistant Dean for Strategic Communications and Marketing Barbara Wiedemann or Assistant Director for Strategic Communications and Marketing Matt Smith.
Clinical Lecture Series celebrates two decades of impact
Now celebrating its 20th year at the School, the Clinical Lecture Series has expanded its reach beyond the School of Social Work community to impact the entire state of North Carolina and beyond. Read More
School of Social work part of $15M NIH grant
A UNC School of Social Work researcher will be part of a more than $15 million grant awarded by the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute on Aging. Read More
School of Social Work researcher, clinical faculty member benefit from Usona Institute expansive immersive program
Two faculty members from the School of Social Work recently received an opportunity to attend a unique immersive education program. Read More
Associate Dean for Global Engagement Gina Chowa discusses her global social work book, building relationships world-wide
We spoke with Chowa about the publication, her decades of social work practice and more. Read More
Putnam-Hornstein presents to state advisory committee
UNC School of Social Work faculty member Emily Putnam-Hornstein provided her expertise to a state advisory committee examining the civil rights effects of Rylan’s Law. Read More
Community legacy
Colleagues, family and friends celebrate the 42-year career of UNC School of Social Work Professor Emeritus Gary Nelson. Read More
Master of Social Work fall student spotlight
To celebrate members of our community and their unique stories, we're spotlighting students to learn more about their current job title, why they chose UNC and more. Read More
School of Social Work welcomes six incoming doctoral students
The School of Social Work is pleased to welcome six new doctoral students into its distinguished Ph.D. program. Read More
Rizo announced as distinguished chair
School of Social Work Associate Professor Cynthia Fraga Rizo was announced as one of five recipients of the Thomas Willis Lambeth Distinguished Chair in Public Policy. Read More
School of Social Work welcomes new MSW students
The School of Social Work welcomed more than 100 incoming 2-year and 3-year students for MSW orientation. Read More
