UNC School of Social Work

Spotlight of the week

Jaylen Cates

Clinical Assistant Professor Jaylen Cates joined the School of Social Work in the summer of 2023 after working for more than 15 years with North Carolina nonprofit organizations, including the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association. Cates, who earned their MSW from UNC in 2012, teaches multiple classes at the School, in addition to consulting and working with Community Food Strategies.

Events

Oct25

Friday 9:00 am

What’s my story? The reconstructive power of narrative therapy w/ Mauricio Yabar, MSW, M.Ed.

Catch up on SSW news

June 13, 2024
School of Social Work’s Zerden publishes paper that could benefit health care professionals across North Carolina
Associate Professor Lisa de Saxe Zerden recently co-authored a publication that examines the effectiveness of communication practices for health care professionals across the state of North Carolina. Read More
June 4, 2024
Three School of Social Work members inducted into Carolina 20-Year Society
Three dedicated employees of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Social Work were among those inducted into the Carolina 20-Year Society on May 21. Read More

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Staff and faculty celebrated for their years of service to state

The School of Social Work is proud to recognize a number of faculty and staff members who have dedicated years of service to both the School and the state. We highlighted a list of staff and faculty members whose talent and service have helped bring the School continued success.

First-year doctoral student Ally Waters receives research grant for proposal

School of Social Work first-year doctoral student Ally Waters was recently awarded the Graduate Certificate in Participatory Research 2024 Seed Grant Award. Her proposal was titled, “Using Participatory Research Methods to Identify Assets and Opportunities for Diversion and Reentry Services in Rural North Carolina.”