Stories indexed under: School of Social Work
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- School of Social Work ranked No. 13 in new survey May 17, 2012 The University of Wisconsin–Madison master’s of Social Work degree program has been ranked among the best in the nation, according to a new survey done by TheBestSchools.org.
- Kristi Shook Slack named School of Social Work director Aug. 29, 2011
- May 20, 2011
- Part-time MSW program graduates its first class May 13, 2011 5/13/11
- Protecting children: New child welfare center finds "what works" April 5, 2011 A new research center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison promotes child and family well-being through interdisciplinary research and enhanced collaboration and communication among the researchers, policymakers and practitioners seeking best practices in preventing child maltreatment.
- Thirteen recently tenured faculty honored with Romnes awards March 29, 2011 This year’s Romnes Faculty Fellowships recognize a baker’s dozen of talented, up-and-coming faculty from across campus.
- Morgridge Center supports initiatives through matching grant program Jan. 27, 2011 The Morgridge Center for Public Service at the University of Wisconsin-Madison recently awarded 11 matching grants totaling $334,739 to support service learning, community-based research or civic engagement work by UW-Madison faculty and researchers in the areas of education, environment or health.
- UW-Madison to take part in national Ethnic Studies Week Oct. 4, 2010 Students and educators from the University of Wisconsin-Madison will join others from around the nation in celebrating Ethnic Studies Week from Oct. 4-8.
- Curiosities: Why does bad driving provoke road rage in otherwise rational people? Oct. 4, 2010
- Building a bridge with cross-cultural cancer education Aug. 17, 2010 Most cancers are easier to treat if detected early, so cancer educators emphasize the benefits of screening and prompt treatment. But for immigrants and other "medically underserved communities," simply handing out a brochure on early detection - even if it's been translated into the appropriate language - may not work.
- UW-Madison expertise tapped for state legislative study committees July 22, 2010 University of Wisconsin-Madison experts have been appointed to 12 special committees the Wisconsin Legislature created to study emerging state issues and make recommendations for the 2011-12 legislative session.
- Child welfare training program marks 10 years, expands access May 12, 2010 Kira Gengler and Megan Jeidy will both get their master's degrees in social work on Sunday, May 16, but they already have something their fellow graduates seek: jobs.
- Gassman to receive Distinguished Alumni Award in School of Social Work March 30, 2010 Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary Roberta Gassman will receive the 2010 Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Social Work in a ceremony Monday, April 12 at the Waisman Center on the UW-Madison campus.
- UW-Madison plans tribute to student Adkins Jan. 20, 2010 Shanica Adkins, the late University of Wisconsin-Madison senior killed in a Dec. 31 auto accident, is being remembered as a kind and passionate young woman who was dedicated to helping others.