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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.
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Spring 2021 JMSW Phi Alpha Inductees
The Joint Master of Social Work Program inducted nine new members into Phi Alpha National Honor Society for Social Work. These new inductees represent academic excellence and the highest level of achievement in social work education.
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Dr. Michelle Vance has been appointed to the Mental Health Research and Practice Division
Dr. Michelle Vance has been appointed to the Mental Health Research and Practice Division with the Urban Education Collaborative at UNC-Charlotte.
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Dr. Sharon Parker will be speaking on a National Panel entitled, “PrEP Awareness and Uptake Among African American Women”
Dr. Sharon Parker will be speaking on a national panel entitled, “PrEP Awareness and Uptake Among African American Women” sponsored by HHS (PACE) and HRSA. The discussion will be held on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at 1:00 pm est.
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DR. YARNECCIA DYSON IS AN INVITED SPEAKER FOR THE INAUGURAL INSTITUTE FOR RESTORATIVE JUSTICE AND PRACTICES VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
Dr. Yarneccia Dyson is an invited speaker for The Inaugural Institute for Restorative Justice and Practices Virtual Conference hosted by Bowie State University.
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Dr. Sharon Parker has been appointed to the CSWE Commission for Diversity and Social and Economic Justice!
Dr. Sharon Parker has been appointed to the CSWE Commission for Diversity and Social and Economic Justice.
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Dr. Yarneccia D. Dyson to present Herstory
Dr. Yarneccia D. Dyson will present “Herstory: The Use of Womanism As An Epistemological Lens to Explore Sexual Health Risks and Lived Experiences of Women of Color in College” Dr. Dyson’s talk is on Thursday, March 21st, from noon to 1pm in the Maple Room of the EUC. A reception… Continue reading…