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New Publication Alert for Dr. Carmen Monico

Scholarship on human trafficking around the world and in North Carolina Dr. Monico engaged with other faculty and students on a multi-year research project on human trafficking globally and in North Carolina. Findings of phase 1 of the project led to the development of a chapter for the book Contemporary… Continue reading…

Black Women in Research 2021

DR. YARNECCIA D. DYSON INVITED TO SERVE DURING NATIONAL WOMEN’S SUMMIT

“September 29, 2021, Black women leaders will convene a virtual summit, Where She Leads, We Will Follow Her, to address HIV and other health issues impacting women specifically in the United States.” Our very own Dr. Yarneccia D. Dyson will be among them. To join the conversation on social media, follow @wheresheleads on Instagram and Facebook and… Continue reading…

National Hispanic Heritage Month, 2021

The UNCG Department of Social Work and Gerontology Program Acknowledges National Hispanic Heritage Month

he UNCG Department of Social Work and Gerontology Program acknowledges the National Hispanic Heritage Month! While we are committed to celebrating, amplifying, and lifting the work of our Hispanic or Latinx Folx each day, we especially utilize this opportunity as a moment to reflect and appreciate the many sacrifices, contributions, and excellence that we are fortunate to experience.

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Dr. Carmen Monico Selected as the 2021-2022 RTI University Scholar

The RTI University Scholars Review Committee selected Dr. Carmen Monico as the 2021-2022 RTI University Scholar. The RTI University Scholars Program provides support for distinguished academic researchers at the Associate Professor level or higher to spend scholarly leave time at RTI International, actively partnering with our experts. The goal of the program is to foster collaboration and catalyze opportunities for externally funded joint projects in the future.

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JMSW Student Terrell Richardson accepted to the Council of Social Work Education Master’s Fellowship Program (MFP)

Terrell Richardson, a JMSW student was accepted to the Council of Social Work Education 2021-2022 Master’s Fellowship Program (MFP). This is a highly recognized and competitive fellowship. The purpose of the program is to reduce health disparities and improve behavioral health-care outcomes for racially and ethnically diverse populations. The fellowship is designed to increase the number of culturally competent master’s-level behavioral professionals to serve racial/ethnic minority populations.

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JPSW RECEIVES HRSA FUNDING

We are pleased to announce that the Joint Programs in Social Work have received HRSA BHWET funding for the Integrated Behavioral Health and Racial Equity Scholars Program (PDF) in the amount of $1,920,000 to support JMSW and JPhD students 2021-2025.