Thanks for your support of the African American Families and Kinship Care Lab and the families that we serve in our communities. Your support is essential in helping to better the lives of children and families. Three exciting pieces of news: An article in The Guardian highlights a new study that estimates that more than 140,000… Continue reading…
These Congregational Social Work Educational Initiative (CSWEI) interns are participants in a unique collaboration between UNCG, NC A&T, and Cone Health’s Congregational Nurse Program, funded by the Cone Health Foundation. Pearson’s background includes both nursing and social work. A “double alumna,” she received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and her master’s degree in social work at UNCG.
EduMed.org has just released its 2021 rankings, and UNC Greensboro has been named one of today’s best for online learning in Gerontology. You can view the ranking here.
Dr. Danielle Swick has a recently published article in the Journal of Community Engagement and Scholarship
Dr. Mathieu Despard published a chapter titled “Program Evaluation in Nonprofits: Necessary Evil or Tool for Organizational Learning?” in the new book Leading and Managing Nonprofit Organizations published by NASW Press. Dr. Despard draws on his experience working in and with nonprofit organizations to offer a set of practical guidelines and tools for engaging… Continue reading…
Dr. Meredith Powers and co-authors, Michaela Rinkel and Praveen Kumar, are pleased to share their new, open access article: Co-Creating a “Sustainable New Normal” for Social Work and Beyond: Embracing an Ecosocial Worldview (This article belongs to the Special Issue Ecosocial Work and Sustainability)
Dr. Mathieu Despard co-authored a report titled “Employment, financial and well-being effects of the 2021 Expanded Child Tax Credit: Wave 1 executive summary”, published through the Social Policy Institute at Washington University in St. Louis. The report includes findings about the many ways U.S. families have benefitted from additional Child Tax… Continue reading…
Dr. Yarneccia D. Dyson has been invited to serve on a panel for the “Where She Leads, We Will Follow Her“: National Women’s Summit on HIV and Health on September 29, 2021 3PM CST/4PM EST.
Dr. Yarneccia D. Dyson is the invited opening Speaker for the Critical Race Theory & The 1619 Project: Fall 2021 Webinar Series – Sponsored by the Social Work Program in partnership with the History Program at Elizabeth City State University Date: Tuesday, September 28, 2021 (3:30pm-5:00pmEST) Title of Presentation: The… Continue reading…
Dr. Yarneccia D. Dyson, Department Chair of Social Work and Gerontology Program at UNC Greensboro, will be presented the Early Career Faculty Service and Leadership in Social Work Education Award. CSWE proudly presents the Professional Awards during the Annual Program Meeting (APM) every year and recognizes outstanding educators for significant contributions to… Continue reading…
