University of Wisconsin–Madison graduating seniors Meg Mercy and Cole Roecker have been named 2023 winners of Theodore Herfurth and Teddy Kubly Awards for Comprehensive Undergraduate Excellence, among the oldest and most prestigious honors on campus. The awards are given annually to two seniors who have made the most effective use of their time at UW–Madison. Each …
Juliet Chang, recipient of the 2023 Wolff Fellowship, begins a year-long adventure to explore the Hmong diaspora in six countries and learn how those with Hmong heritage preserve their cultural practices, particularly those related to food and agriculture. The College of Letters & Science’s Wolff Fellowship provides $45,000 to an L&S senior “to pursue their …
This award honors a member of the community who demonstrates commitment to and advocacy for advancing diversity, inclusion, and social justice. Patrice Hutchins grew up in Madison and received her BSW and MSSW at the UW–Madison School of Social Work. After graduation she began working as a school social worker in the Madison Metropolitan School …
Welcome Dr. Jaime Goldberg, Advocate for Older Adults For Dr. Jaime Goldberg, the field of palliative care was a natural extension of her time spent working with older adults at Little Brothers–Friends of the Elderly in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Goldberg says, “I was drawn to the fields of aging and palliative care through personal and …
Welcome Dr. Kiley McLean, An Advocate for Inclusion After a successful defense of her dissertation, Adulthood with a Developmental Disability: Defining Health Disparities, Analyzing Current Systems, and Reimagining Inclusive Healthcare, Dr. Kiley McLean, her (newly engaged) fiancé, and her parents celebrated the joyous occasion together. Her family surprised her in Dr. Suess hats to keep …
Lecture honored the 50th anniversary of Roberta Gassman Earning her MSSW at UW–Madison New policies established during the pandemic to aid low wage workers and families helped reduce material hardship and mental health problems, according to research by Dr. Anna Gassman-Pines from Duke University. However, structural challenges made accessing the new support systems uneven. Additionally, …
A number of national social work organizations, such as the Congressional Research Institute for Social Work and Policy have long advocated for increased participation in policy and political work among social workers. This spring, three social workers with ties to the Sandra Rosenbaum School of Social Work are running for office. Dr. Kristi Slack, a professor whose research focuses on understanding the …
“Frances, your efforts and involvement over the years have been instrumental in making our state a more just, inclusive, and equitable place for all of us to call home,” — Governor Tony Evers. The City of Fitchburg officially dedicated its Common Council Chambers to Frances Huntley-Cooper, MSSW ’74, in a standing-room only ceremony on International …
Dr. Silvia Jackson retired in December 2022 after an impressive professional career in Wisconsin state government that spanned 45 years. During her career Dr. Jackson held numerous leadership positions across several state agencies. Most recently she served as the Department of Corrections (DOC) Reentry Director, having been appointed to that position in 2014. In that …
Michael Daley, Regents Professor and Chair in the Department of Social Work at Texas A&M University, Central Texas, was recognized by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) for his many contributions to social work education and the profession. He received that recognition in November 2022 at the annual meeting of CSWE in Anaheim, CA. …