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Sharon Thomas

Assistant Dean, Recruitment, Admissions and Financial Aid Sharon Thomas joined the School of Social Work in 2007 after working as the coordinator of the Adolescent Parenting Program for the Orange County Department of Social Services. Thomas, who received her master of social work degree from the School of Social Work in 1998, was an instrumental figure in establishing the School’s Online MSW program, which welcomed its first cohort of students in January 2024.  

Catch up on SSW news

  • July 2, 2024

    School of Social Work 2023-2024 Academic Year-In-Review

    Looking back in celebration at the most notable moments for the School of Social Work in each month during the 2023-2024 academic year. Read More
  • United States Capitol Building in Washington DC.

    June 27, 2024

    Legislative liaisons

    A trio of School of Social Work faculty members had the opportunity this past year to share their expertise with lawmakers, informing their representatives about their areas of expertise within the field of social work. Read More
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Associate Professor Rachel Goode works to achieve health equity for Black women 

Rachel Goode, recently promoted to associate professor at the School of Social Work, has worked to bridge the divide between research in the areas of obesity and eating disorders.
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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.  
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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.”  
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