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The School of Social Work Welcomes Connie Sung

Michigan Social Work

Professor Connie Sungs research focuses on community-based interventions in improving individuals with disabilities in career development and psychosocial adjustment. She received her Master of Philosophy from Hong Kong Polytechnic University and her PhD from the University of Wisconsin, Madison.

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Social Justice Changemaker Lecture: Realizing Justice and Equity in the Long Arc of History

Michigan Social Work

Hannah-Jones is the Knight Chair of Race and Journalism at Howard University, where she founded the Center for Journalism & Democracy. The introduction to the event was given by U-M Vice Provost for Equity Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer Tabbye Chavous, who challenged the audience to draw inspiration from Hannah-Jones.

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Dr. Cristina Mogro-Wilson Named Editor-in-Chief of Families in Society Journal

University of Connecticut

I look forward to working with the FIS team of scholars to increase the vitality and relevance of FIS though diverse representation in advisory board members, peer reviewers, manuscript authors, and – importantly - the readership. We are confident that Dr. Mogro-Wilson will build on the legacy launched by FIS founder Mary E.

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What Does KVC Stand For?

KVC

Through in-home family strengthening services, foster care, adoption, mental health treatment, disability services, and children’s mental health hospitals, we’re giving people hope and helping children and families thrive. Diverse perspectives are key to our progress. For example, KVC participated with The Annie E.

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Guess which child welfare “scholars” are in the group defending a “race realist” law professor beloved by Tucker Carlson

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

Amy Wax of the University of Pennsylvania Law School is quite a piece of work. The school’s Dean, Theodore Ruger, has written a letter urging the University to consider imposing a “major sanction” against the self-proclaimed “race realist.” As The New York Times reports , AFA sent a letter to University of Pennsylvania President M.

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Cristina Mogro-Wilson Awarded U.S. Department of Education Grant

University of Connecticut

In order to start providing more equitable services to kids and families with disabilities that come from diverse cultural backgrounds, we need a diverse workforce to meet those needs,” says Mogro-Wilson. “In

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DEI Impacts All Facets of Your Healthcare Organization

Relias

With the frequent discussion surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as an organizational imperative in healthcare , it is in the best interest of healthcare leaders to prioritize creating a workplace where DEI can flourish. Without a diverse staff, you may be at a disadvantage. Numerous hospitals are among the recipients.