The Department of Social Work and Gerontology Program acknowledges World AIDS Day, observed each year on December 1st, and the many lives that were lost after a courageous battle with this disease. For more information about this observance as well as ways in which you can become involved, please read more… Continue reading…
Leaders with Guilford County Solution to the Opioid Problem are warning that the drug, 100 times more potent than fentanyl, could be in the community. “Folks in the community had told us they felt like they had seen some Carfentanil, some large quantities of it,” said Melissa Floyd Pickard, the Executive Director… Continue reading…
Victor Isler, the current DSS Director in Forsyth County, has been selected as the new Assistant County Manager for Guilford County. He is a graduate of the UNC Greensboro and NC A&T JMSW Program and will be responsible for the “Successful People” efforts for Guilford. See the announcement here.
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…
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. 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…
Dr. Meredith Powers has been invited as a guest speaker, along with Dr. Shanondora Billiot, at The Mary Ann Swetland Center for Environmental Health Seminar Series on October 26. 2021. Their presentation is entitled, “Embracing an Ecosocial Worldview: Examples of Community Engaged Teaching, Practice, and Research for Environmental Health Equity”. Please see… Continue reading…
