2023 News Archive

UB social work researchers adapt health literacy scale for Karen refugees
6/9/23
The researchers — all affiliates of the school's Immigrant and Refugee Research Institute — published their findings in Social Work in Health Care.
MSW alumnus named executive director of Buffalo Educational Opportunity Center
6/6/23
Benjamin Hilligas, MSW ’14, comes to UB from the Lt. Col. Matt Urban Human Services Center of WNY.
UB School of Social Work offers boundaries training to meet new NYS continuing education requirement
6/1/23
The live webinar will give social workers, counselors and other professionals the contact hours they need for coursework in professional boundaries.
Community violence intervention focus of pediatrics event
5/19/23
Keynote speaker Christopher St. Vil advocated for CVI, which focuses on supporting the people who are at the highest risk of engaging in violence.
In the room where it happens
5/17/23
UB School of Social Work students get inspired by witnessing politics in action.
Racism, mental health conversation stresses ‘need to heal’
5/15/23
Panelists at the “Racism, Racial Literacy and Mental Health” conversation tackled tough questions at an event marking the one-year anniversary of the Tops racist shooting.
Bakk appointed to Group for the Advancement of Doctoral Education board
5/15/23
Louanne Bakk, clinical associate professor and director of the DSW program, was named board secretary for GADE, which promotes excellence, innovation and equity in social work doctoral education.
Why technology is a ‘blessing and a curse’ for domestic violence organizations
5/12/23
A new study, co-authored by Assistant Professor Maria Rodriguez, examines the potential risks and benefits of adopting digital technologies within domestic violence organizations that serve teens.
How the school environment influences depression among different racial groups
5/9/23
Assistant Professor Jangmin Kim co-authors new research in the Journal of Community Psychology.
School of Social Work celebrates student, alumni and research excellence
4/28/23
At the annual Celebration of Excellence, the School of Social Work recognized research impact and distinguished alumni, and inducted high-performing students into the Rho Kappa honor society.
MSW student receives national award for work with UB’s Team Alice
4/26/23
Matthew Cosmai will be honored by the American Geriatrics Society for a research project he completed during his field internship with Team Alice.
Marking one-year anniversary of Tops shooting
4/24/23
A university-wide event on May 11 will explore how to bring about racial healing after the mass shooting.
MSW student leader honored for sustainability
4/20/23
Andy Whitehead received the Student Leadership Award for Sustainable Action from UB Sustainability for their work during their internship and with UB Campus Living.
Study: How the average adult defines ‘trauma’
4/20/23
A new study co-authored by Assistant Professor Mickey Sperlich aims to help clinicians and clients reach a shared understanding of the term “trauma” to ensure effective assessment and treatment.
Book chapter argues for trauma-informed approach in higher education
4/14/23
In a new publication, faculty members Lisa Butler and Kathryn McClain-Meeder, with alumna Kelly Mercer, advocate for self-care as an essential part of policy and practice in graduate education.

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