We spoke with one of the newest Board members, Margaret Penn, to learn more about her passion for social work, her background and why she decided to join the Board.
Margaret Penn brings nonprofit expertise to Board of Advisors
2024
Evaluating a National Person-Centered Training Program to Strengthen the Dementia Care Workforce
School of Social Work Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development Sheryl Zimmerman runs a research study funded by the National Institute on Aging to evaluate a training program developed by the Alzheimer’s Association that has vastly extended the access of online training to direct care staff.
Winter School of Social Work MSW grad looks to make global impact
Ashley Myles will graduate in December after studying social work and specializing in inequities in global health and maternal health.
School of Social Work Ph.D. student spotlight (Denise Yookong Williams)
To celebrate our students, we are spotlighting each of our doctoral students set to graduate in 2025, highlighting their areas of research, providing a link to their resume and more.
School of Social Work prepares to offer bachelor’s degree in social work
In establishing a bachelor’s in social work program, the School seeks to increase its impact and expand its enrollment while aligning with the goals of both the UNC System and the School’s strategic plans. The creation of a BSW program will allow the School to serve more students than ever before, while welcoming more students from underserved and under-resourced communities.
Research Roundup: November 2024
Karon Johnson ready to collaborate with UNC School of Social Work community as director of well-being
Johnson views herself as a partner and contributor in ensuring that faculty, staff, students and administration members of the School experience safety and well-being not just physically, but emotionally and psychologically.
Advancement’s Farrar earns UNC Law’s Emerging Leader Award
UNC School of Social Work Associate Dean for Advancement Kandace Farrar was named the UNC School of Law’s 2024 Emerging Leader award winner.
School of Social Work celebrates Fall Festival 2024
Pumpkin painting, bubble blowing and a considerable amount of coloring highlighted the UNC School of Social Work’s Fall Festival 2024.
Inaugural Kenan Galapagos Fellow, Ph.D. student Sarah McGlothlin is eager to listen and learn
Working with local Galapagos college and high school students and faculty mentors in the upcoming spring and summer, McGlothlin’s project will focus on the impact of climate change on maternal health.
