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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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 MoreThree 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 MoreUniversity-hospital collaboration tackles financial hardship among young adult patients and survivors of cancer
Now leading an NIH-funded study with a research team from four universities and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Assistant Professor Bridgette Thom is working with young adult patients and survivors to co-create the financial literacy resources they need to prevent their medical debt and out-of-pocket expenses from upending their wellness and quality of life. Read MoreSchool of Social Work welcomes three new clinical assistant professors
We spoke with the School's three new professors to learn about their prior experience, what they hope to teach students, why they joined the School and more. Read MoreStaff 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. Read MoreFirst-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.” Read MoreSchool 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 More