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Whether it’s in her work as a social worker or as co-founder of Mindful UNC, Robin Sansing is committed to supporting others in their development and growth.
Read MoreA special hearing, led by the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, brought to light issues the assisted living industry faces, and CEAL@UNC — led by the School of Social Work’s Sheryl Zimmerman — is ready to collaborate.
Read MoreMental health, physical health and community interventions will highlight the third installment of the UNC School of Social Work’s Black History Month Research Series.
Read MoreWe spoke with Dr. Marvice D. Marcus, director of training and internships for Radical Healing Collaborative, to learn more about the partnership between his agency and School of Social Work students.
Read MoreFaculty members, students and researchers filled the Marriott Marquis DC in Washington, D.C., beginning Jan. 11 for the 28th annual Society for Social Work and Research Conference.
Read MoreAssociate Professor David Ansong led a symposium at the 2024 SSWR Conference that discussed issues related to financial capability, wealth creation and asset building in sub-Saharan Africa.
Read MoreA team led by Associate Professor Lisa de Saxe Zerden sought to understand the who of the harm reduction workforce in association with the ongoing opioid epidemic.
Read MoreFour School of Social Work professors were honored for their excellence in the field of social work during the 2024 SSWR Conference in Washington, D.C.
Read MoreFour SSW professors shared a presentation and led a discussion regarding how health research supported by the NIH is influenced by who reviews proposals and ways to diversify the funding processes and efforts to involve social workers and community members with lived experiences in NIH study sections and panels.
Read MoreThe School of Social Work hosted a reception on Friday, Jan. 12, for colleagues, friends and family during the 28th annual Society for Social Work and Research.
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