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.
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UNC researchers receive funding for University’s Creativity Hubs Pilot Award program
A team of UNC researchers has been awarded funding for a pilot project that could help to improve the mental health of children in North Carolina. Read MoreRachel Goode wins prestigious national research achievement award
UNC School of Social Work Assistant Professor Rachel W. Goode was named the winner of the 2023 Society for Social Work and... Read More
Wilson leading NIMH-funded project to design new treatment for people with serious mental illness at risk of criminal involvement
Wilson and her research team are working to design a new CBT-focused intervention that could potentially prevent individuals with serious mental illness from becoming involved in the criminal justice system. Read MoreFive receive Staff Impact Awards
This holiday season, I am grateful for the hard work of all of our staff, without whom we could not accomplish our... Read More
Double Tar Heel Nora El-Khouri Spencer named a Top 10 CNN Hero of the Year
(Photo by News and Observer) UNC School of Social Work 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award winner Nora El-Khouri Spencer, MSW... Read More
Trenette Goings believes effective prevention can eliminate addiction
The following article originally appeared in Research UNCovered, a biweekly series showcasing the many faces of research at... Read More
Sharing Thoughts with our Community this Holiday Week: Joy and Pain
A message from Dean Ramona Denby-Brinson Dear Social Work Community, Daniel Davis Aston, Kelly Loving, Ashley Paugh,... Read More
UNC School of Social Work raises 107% of $23 million goal in Campaign for Carolina
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Social Work surpassed its ambitious goal to raise $23... Read More
John McMahon retires after 30 years of state service
John McMahon, a writer, editor, and facilitator dedicated to strengthening child welfare agencies and improving outcomes for... Read More
Faculty, students and alumni present at annual CSWE
UNC School of Social Work faculty members, students and alumni recently participated in the Council on Social Work... Read More