Join us on Monday, March 3, at 1:00 PM for an insightful discussion on improving maternal health through research, collaboration, and innovation. This event, part of the Illinois Social Work BRIDGE Grant Research Series, will feature two leading experts from the University of Birmingham’s WHO Collaborating Centre for Global Women’s Health: When: Monday, March 3, […]
A new University of Michigan study, co-authored by Illinois Social Work’s Liliane Windsor, reveals a significant gap in HIV prevention. Among formerly incarcerated Black men who had substance use problems, about one-third were found to be eligible for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP). However, according to a new University of Michigan study, nearly 79% said they hadn’t […]
Ryan Wade has been named one of two inaugural recipients of the 2025 Social & Behavioral Science Impact (SBSI) Award from the Center for Social and Behavioral Science (CSBS). This award recognizes Dr. Wade’s exceptional research, which addresses pressing societal challenges and highlights the needs of hard-to-reach populations. The CSBS Steering Committee was overwhelmingly impressed […]
Please note schedule is subject to change. All in-person and virtual presentations are in Pacific Time Zone (PST). Search for more information on the Society for Social Work and Research conference site. *special event receptions Thursday, January 16, 2025 Early Career Wage Trajectories of Low-Wage Workers and the Predictors of Wage Growth Jeehae Kang, MSW, […]
Dr. Karen Tabb Dina has been selected for induction into the esteemed American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare (AASWSW). This prestigious recognition is reserved for leaders who have made outstanding contributions to the advancement of social good and the field of social work. Dr. Tabb Dina’s innovative research, commitment to equity, and influence […]
Dr. Chi-Fang Wu, Professor and PhD Program Director in the School of Social Work, has been selected as the recipient of the GADE Social Work 2025 Donna Harrington Faculty Award for Excellence in Mentoring of Social Work Doctoral Students. This award recognizes faculty who demonstrate exemplary mentorship and commitment to supporting the academic and professional […]
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is excited to invite you to our premiere Beyond Borders: Global Collaborations for Mental Health Research and Services Conference on October 9 and 10, 2025 in Champaign, Illinois. Coinciding with World Mental Health Day, our theme is: From local to global, encouraging creative solutions to transcultural mental health challenges. This […]
The Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV) recently collaborated with the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign School of Social Work’s Violence Prevention Research Lab to elevate the experiences and perspectives of domestic violence survivors across Illinois. Through a series of focus groups in 2023, survivors shared their journeys, challenges, and recommendations, shedding light on key areas for growth […]