Tag: School of Social Work
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David Okech
David Okech, an associate professor in the School of Social Work, hopes his students leave…
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School of Social Work dean named editor-in-chief of journal
Anna Scheyett, dean and professor in the School of Social Work, has been named the…
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GLIDE program fosters collaboration among students
It mimics real-life interdisciplinary work and shows students how to work together.
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Double Dawgs program reaches milestone
More than 150 linked bachelor’s/master’s degree programs are now available.
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Opioid symposium sheds light on national epidemic
Faculty and policymakers explore current research and seek some serious solutions.
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Caregivers require care too
How much respite do family caregivers need? Tiffany Washington, an assistant professor in the School…
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UGA to host opioid epidemic symposium
More than 200 researchers and policymakers to seek solutions to opioid epidemic.
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Jenay Beer
As an assistant professor in the Institute of Gerontology and director of the university’s Assistive…
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Stigma of depression hurts African American populations more than others
The stigma associated with mental illness prevents many people from seeking treatment, but it has…
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Rural stress roundtable to lay groundwork for healthier America
The University of Georgia is convening its first forum on rural stress, bringing together experts…
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Mary Frances Early honored at documentary premiere
“The Quiet Trailblazer” chronicles her role in opening the educational door to African Americans.
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Nonprofit professorship named for retired UGA faculty member
Not many university faculty members can say they’ve established a graduate degree program, but Professor…
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Partnership to create a trauma-informed library
The Athens-Clarke County Library has just received a grant from the Institute of Museum and…
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Two professors receive award for innovative teaching
Jennifer Elkins and Emma Hetherington received the 2018 SAGE/CSWE Award for Innovative Teaching in Social…
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Professor appointed to state family violence commission
School of Social Work associate professor Joon Choi was appointed by Gov. Nathan Deal to…
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Child well-being expert joins UGA as Georgia Athletic Association Professor
Rachel Fusco is the first person to hold the Georgia Athletic Association Professorship in Health…
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Y. Joon Choi
Joon Choi, an associate professor in the School of Social Work, conducts research that addresses…
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Abha Rai
Abha Rai says she was born to be a social worker and knew early in…
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Payday loans not just a poor person’s issue
A team of researchers led by faculty at the University of Georgia found that payday…
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Hollowell lecturer shares life lessons
Maria Varela spoke at the School of Social Work’s 2018 Donald L. Hollowell Lecture about…
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Varela, MacArthur ‘genius’ grant winner, to give Hollowell Lecture
Maria Varela, a Latina activist who turned to photography as a means of advancing social…
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Faculty member teaches students how to help others
Tiffany Washington, an assistant professor in the School of Social Work, specializes in aging and…
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UGA offers online certificate program in nonprofit management
Nonprofit professionals and volunteers yearning to create a bigger impact can now earn the online…
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Trial run
Ten graduate students stood in the Hatton Lovejoy Courtroom as Judge Jerry Bruce called the…
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