Dr. Danielle Swick Has a Recently Published Article
Dr. Danielle Swick has a recently published article in the Journal of Community Engagement and Scholarship
UNC Greensboro
New Publication Alert for Dr. Mathieu Despard
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 Has a New Co-Authored Article Published
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)
New Publication Alert for Dr. Mathieu Despard
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 is an Invited Panelist for the “Where She Leads, We Will Follow Her”: National Women’s Summit on HIV and Health
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 Opening Speaker for the Critical Race Theory and the 1619 Project
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…
Our Department Chair, Dr. Yarneccia D. Dyson to Receive the Early Career Faculty Service and Leadership in Social Work Education Award
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 Invited Guest Speaker at the Mary Ann Swetland Center for Environmental Health Seminar Series
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…
The UNCG Department of Social Work Mourns the Loss of Dr. Sandra Powers
Dr. Sandra Powers, who taught in the UNCG School of Education for more than 30 years, passed away on August 13, 2021. In 1986, as a member of the Interdepartmental Studies Gerontology Program Committee, Sandy coordinated UNCG’s first Gerontology Conference on the topic of Mental Health and Aging. She was… Continue reading…
Upcoming Virtual Presentation Announcement for Dr. Meredith Powers
Dr. Meredith Powers is co-presenting, virtually, with community partner, Ms. Alicia “LeeCee” Jones at the upcoming 8th Annual International Degrowth Conference (August 2021, The Hague, NL). Their presentations include, “Growing Networks for Degrowth: The Global Reciprocity Network & Partners” and “Learning to Unlearn: Poetry and Reflections for Embracing Holistic Freedom and Healing”. These… Continue reading…