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Dr. Judith Leitch’s Paper Added to the National Institutes of Health Sexual & Gender Minority Research Office Page on Measurement Publications

January 12, 2021

Congratulations to Dr. Leitch, whose paper “The Psychometric Properties of the Competency Assessment Tool for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Clients” has been added to the National Institutes of Health Sexual & Gender Minority Research Office page on measurement publications: https://dpcpsi.nih.gov/sgmro/measurement/publications. This measure, designed to asses practitioner competency in working with… Continue reading…

Dr. Tyreasa Washington Is an Expert Panelist for an Invited Symposium Hosted by the SSWR Board

January 4, 2021

Dr. Tyreasa Washington is an expert panelist for an Invited Symposium hosted by the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) Board. The panel is “Driving Social Change: Developing, Navigating, and Promoting a Public Impact Agenda,” and is scheduled for Friday– January 22, 2021, 1:15 pm – 2:15 pm Presenters: Tyreasa Washington,… Continue reading…

Professor Mathieu Despard Featured on WalletHub

November 20, 2020

WHAT IS THE BIGGEST MISTAKE THAT PEOPLE MAKE WHEN DONATING TO CHARITY? Not doing enough background research about the organization. It is important that donors understand and believe in the organization’s mission, vision, and values, and believe that the organization’s current work – its programs, services, and activities – will… Continue reading…

The Intersection of Environmental Justice, Climate Change, Community, and the Ecology of LIfe

October 28, 2020

Dr. Meredith Powers co-authors new book with Cathryne Schmitz, Professor Emeritus and colleagues: The Intersection of Environmental Justice, Climate Change, Community, and the Ecology of Life. Springer Publishing

Dr. Mat Despard Publishes Article in Sage Journals

October 19, 2020

“Employee Financial Wellness Programs: Promising New Benefit for Frontline Workers? ”

Dr. Yarneccia Dyson to Present Research at FHI 360

October 6, 2020

Dr. Yarneccia Dyson has been selected to present her research at FHI 360 during their “Evidence that Matters Series”. I will be presenting the findings from my sexual health needs research study and the title of my presentation is, “Using Implementation Science to Drive the Development of a Culturally Relevant HIV Prevention Intervention for Black… Continue reading…

Dr. Meredith Powers Co-Authors Article

September 24, 2020

Dr. Meredith Powers co-authors article with former student, Harmony Chavis Co-Creating a “Sustainable New Normal” for Social Work and Beyond: Embracing an Ecosocial Worldview

Dr. Yarneccia D. Dyson, Dr. Danielle Swick, and Professor Beth Webb Had a Peer-Reviewed Article Accepted to the Journal Reflections: Narratives of Proffesional Helping

September 12, 2020

We’re delighted to share the news that Dr. Yarneccia D. Dyson, Dr. Danielle Swick, and Professor Beth Webb had a peer-reviewed article accepted to the journal Reflections: Narratives of Professional Helping The article is titled, “Navigating a Pandemic, Racial Disparities, and Social Work Education through the Lens of the NASW… Continue reading…

Dr. Yarneccia D. Dyson Receives Funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF)!

August 20, 2020

Dr. Yarneccia D. Dyson receives funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) through a subaward from Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) with her Mentor, Dr. Naomi Hall-Byers, for the study, “Excellence in Research: Attitudes, Motivations, and Justifications Surrounding Interpersonal Aggression”. The goal of this study is to better understand Intimate Partner… Continue reading…

Dr. Mat Despard Publishes Article “Employee Financial Wellness Programs: Opportunities for Financial Inclusion?” in the Journal of Community Practice

August 10, 2020

Mat Despard “Employee financial wellness programs: Opportunities for financial inclusion?”