Dean Richman returns from teaching and developing partnerships in China

UNC School of Social Work Dean Jack Richman recently returned from a 10-day trip to China as part of an ongoing partnership with several international peers to share academic research and training. Read story

Dr. Dennis Orthner retires

UNC School of Social Work faculty members, staff, family and friends gathered to honor Dennis K. Orthner, professor and associate director for Policy Development and Analysis at the Jordan Institute for Families. Read story

Scholarships help student from Chile pursue dream of helping others

While growing up in Santiago, Chile, Claudio Caceres Araya learned from his own family about the value of giving back to others. He hopes to work within the healthcare field or with a nonprofit serving Latino families. Receiving two scholarships is helping him make his dream come true. Read story

Faculty and Staff Highlights

Deborah Vassar remembered as ‘gentle soul’ and ‘bright light’

Faculty briefs, awards and publications

In the media

Shining Students

Black Student Caucus wins UNC Diversity Award

Strube selected to receive first Mary Jane Burns Book Award

MSW and doctoral students honored at Graduate Student Recognition Celebration

Student briefs: Absher, Brodziak, Cash, Gadd, Harrison, Jensen, Mercer, Wessel, Yoselle

Outstanding in the Field: Profiling student Jacob Hafkin and field instructor Rachel Kudler, The Chatham Youth Development Center

Alumni Update

Alumni briefs: Adelson ‘07, Bohland ‘98, Geffner ‘02, Haithcock ‘79, Johnson ‘81, Krauss ‘11, Pfledderer ‘12, Taboada ‘12, Williams ‘96

In Memoriam: Goodhand, Hamilton ‘92, Southerland ‘90 ‘05

Upcoming Events

May 3, June 7: MSW program information sessions

May 11: School of Social Work Graduation

May 17: Field Instructor Appreciation Day

Jobs

School of Social Work faculty positions

Alumni/Student Job Board

N.C. Social Services Jobs Registry

School of Social Work LinkedIn group