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UNCG and NCAT Joint Programs in Social Work HRSA OWEP Scholars Inaugural Virtual Opioid & Other Substance Use Disorders National Conference: February 23 – 24, 2022

February 10, 2022

UNCG and NCAT Joint Programs in Social Work HRSA OWEP Scholars Inaugural Virtual Opioid & Other Substance Use Disorders National Conference: Advancing Racial Equity, Inclusive Practices, and Cultural Humility among Future Behavioral Health Practitioners Feb 23-24, 2022 \ 1-4 pm. Please see the attached brochure for the conference overview, agenda… Continue reading…

JPSW RECEIVES HRSA FUNDING

June 17, 2021

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.

PhD Student Vannessa Gharbi, and Dr. Teixeira-Poit submit Abstracts that Are accepted

March 18, 2021

Ms. Gharbi’s and Dr. Teixeira-Poit’s funded research project concluded in January, and we are thrilled to share the news that their submitted abstracts were accepted to:  They have submitted one manuscript and are currently working on another.  Congratulations to both Ms. Vannessa Gharbi and Dr. Stephanie Teixeira-Poit for their exceptional… Continue reading…

JPhD Student Ms. Vannessa Gharbi to present at the Strategies for Achieving Racial Justice in Social Work Education symposium

October 13, 2020

We are happy to announce that JPhD student Ms. Vannessa Gharbi (pictured) and her colleague, Dr. Tiffany Baffour -Associate Professor and Director of the MSW Program at University of Utah College of Social Work, will be presenting their paper at the Strategies for Achieving Racial Justice in Social Work Education… Continue reading…

JMSW & JPhD Fall 2020 Information Session Dates

September 29, 2020

Information sessions for the Joint Master of Social Work and Joint PhD of Social Work will be held virtually through Zoom. JMSW Information Dates Click here for the JMSW Information Session Flyer (pdf). Option 1: Saturday, October 10th, 10am-12:30pm Meeting ID: 950 8345 6625 Password: 751338 Option 2: Saturday, October… Continue reading…

Job Marketing Webinar Series offered by Society for Social Work and Research

July 27, 2020

Liz Aparicio of the SSWR Research Capacity Development Committee (RCDC) is coordinating the Job Market Webinar Series, in collaboration with GADE President Mo Yee Lee, SSWR Board Member Jenn Bellamy, Laura Abrams, and Liz Lightfoot . The Job Market Webinar Series aims to support early career social work researchers as… Continue reading…

JPhD Student Vannessa Gharbi contributed to New Curricular Guide for Substance Use!

July 21, 2020

We are delighted to share that Ms. Vannessa Gharbi contributed to the new Curricular Guide for Substance Use! See below for the press release from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) is pleased to release the Specialized Practice Curricular Guide for Substance… Continue reading…

Ms. Vannessa Gharbi & Dr. Stephanie Teixeira Poit receive grant funds for study on COVID-19 and Older Adults!

July 16, 2020

We are delighted to share the news that Ms. Vannessa Gharbi, a doctoral student in the JPSW, collaborated with Dr. Stephanie Teixeira Poit (a faculty member in the Department of Social Work and Sociology at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University) and they received $75,428 in funding for their… Continue reading…

GRE Waived for 2020-2021 JPhD Applications!

June 24, 2020

Due to the impact of the novel coronavirus, applicants to the Joint PhD in Social Work program for the 2020-2021 cycle will not need to submit GRE scores. Instead, a second writing sample will be required. The application portal opens August 15th, 2020 and applications must be completed by January… Continue reading…

Surviving a doctoral program: 10 Tips

June 15, 2020

Dr. Danielle Swick and her colleague Dr. Joelle Powers wrote the following article offering practical tips on how to survive a doctoral program. Dr. Swick adds: Completing a doctoral program can be a strenuous and difficult process. While there are numerous benefits gained from a doctoral program, there are also… Continue reading…