When Michael Hoffmeister arrived on campus as an undergraduate, he anticipated pursuing a degree in psychology. Instead, a social work class focusing on the formation of social welfare policies and the role of the social …
Month: June 2025
Reducing Barriers to Care for Sexual Assault Survivors with Marginalized Identities
Research funded by an IDS Seed Grant is seeking to better understand and reduce gaps in access to post-assault care for people with marginalized identities. The project was led by IDS Affiliates Kate Walsh and LB Klein and IDS Graduate Fellows Padideh …
PhD Student Anna Walther Receives Dissertation Research Grant
PhD student Anna Walther received a Russell Sage Foundation research grant this year for her dissertation on the differences in financial security by race, ethnicity, and partnership status in the year preceding and following childbirth …
New Certificate in Aging Studies Begins this Fall
Rick Ezell, 70, is an avid cyclist and dedicated weightlifter, yet when he experienced some episodes of tachycardia (increased heart rate) it was initially dismissed by a cardiologist. It wasn’t until he was referred to …
PhD Student Mai Xiong Recognized with the Dr. Pa Kou Her Legacy Scholarship
Congratulations to PhD student Mai Xiong who received the Dr. Pa Kou Her Legacy Scholarship. Mai will be recognized and celebrated on June 21st at Our Scholarship’s Annual Reception, “a vibrant celebration of dreams, dedication, …
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Medical Social Worker – Inpatient
Description Fort HealthCare is a patient-centered hospital and healthcare system serving individuals, businesses and families in Jefferson, Dane, and Walworth Counties. We are seeking a Medical Social Worker-Inpatient to join our Quality and Integrated Care team. …
Joan Levy Zlotnik, MSSW’ 74, Receives Prestigious National Social Work Award
Joan Levy Zlotnik, MSSW ’74, received the 2025 NASW Foundation’s Knee-Wittman Lifetime Achievement Award, “for her efforts in improving child welfare services and bringing awareness to the health and mental health needs of children and society’s …