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School of Social Work alum, former Chapel Hill mayor receives honorary degree
School of Social Work alumnus and former Chapel Hill mayor Howard Lee was recognized by UNC as one of four honorary degree recipients for his outstanding service to North Carolina. Read MoreSchool of Social Work hosts annual practicum appreciation seminar
Faculty, staff and members of the outside community joined a virtual workshop on Friday, May 17, in a celebration of practicum education partnerships between the School of Social Work and North Carolina communities. Read MoreQ&A: Doctoral student Dee Williams focuses on growth of Mental Health First Aid training at UNC
We spoke with Denise “Dee” Yookong Williams, ‘25 (Ph.D.), to learn about their MHFA student doctoral grant, the growth of mental health first aid training at UNC and more. Read MoreUNC School of Social Work bestows two 2024 distinguished alumni awards
Two North Carolina moms celebrated Mother’s Day a day early with their daughters, who were awarded distinguished alumni awards from the UNC School of Social Work. Read MoreSchool of Social Work Ph.D. graduates enjoy pre-commencement celebration
On the eve of commencement, members of the School of Social Work doctoral program gathered to commemorate the end of their academic journey at UNC. Read MoreAssociate Professor Will Hall receives faculty award for excellence in doctoral mentoring
Associate Professor and L. Richardson Preyer Early Career Scholar Will Hall was honored by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill during the doctoral hooding ceremony on Saturday, May 11, at the Dean E. Smith Center. Hall was the 2024 recipient of The Graduate School’s Faculty Award for Excellence in Doctoral Mentoring. Read MoreSchool of Social Work Tar Heels celebrate 2024 commencement
More than 140 students were recognized during the UNC School of Social Work’s 103rd annual spring commencement ceremony. Read MoreTar Heel Talents: Isabelle Borduas
UNC School of Social Work GSDI Program Manager Isabelle Borduas is working to help children across the globe while preparing for her career. Read MoreMaster of Social Work April student spotlights
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 MoreMasa and community partner promote HIV testing and prevention among Central NC’s young Latino sexual minority men
A research team led by Associate Professor Rainier Masa is pursuing how to reduce the impact of stigmas for HIV prevention and testing among Latino sexual minority men. Read More