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Alumna honored by the City of Charlotte for being an extension of Dr. King’s dream
BY: KAM KING, ALUMNI COMMUNICATIONS Tchernavia Montgomery ’08, ’09 has called Charlotte home for more than 20 years, and she couldn’t imagine living anywhere else with her husband William Harold Montgomery III ’03 and their three sons. Her adoration for the Queen City has also allowed her to give back to her community in a […]
Professor Sonyia Richardson Named Statewide Social Worker of the Year
UNC Charlotte professor Sonyia Richardson has been named the 2021 Social Worker of the Year by The National Association of Social Workers North Carolina Chapter (NASW-NC). The NASW-NC Social Worker of the Year Award is an annual award given to a social work professional who has demonstrated commendable social work practice and involvement with NASW […]
Internship Program Highlights Social Workers’ Role in Democracy
Students at the UNC Charlotte School of Social Work are getting a first-hand look at how voting and democracy relate to their field of study thanks to a new internship. The project, created by emeritus professor Jim Dudley, joins a growing movement of schools of social work across the country identified with the slogan, “Voting […]
UNC Charlotte Study Finds Success in Charlotte-Mecklenburg’s Efforts to End Homelessness
A new comprehensive study from UNC Charlotte’s Urban Institute, College of Health and Human Services and School of Social Work shows an effective approach to ending chronic homelessness that helps those in need and benefits communities. The Housing First Charlotte-Mecklenburg initiative, an innovative multi-sector collaboration that’s been working to end chronic homelessness in Charlotte for […]
World Mental Health Day: Reducing the Stigma
Each year on Oct. 10, the World Health Organization encourages people across the globe to recognize World Mental Health Day. In 2020, its observation lands with added gravity, as the weight of the COVID-19 pandemic and unrest from other sources heighten collective stress. In the midst of these challenges, World Mental Health Day’s goal of […]
‘Memory Cafes’ Connect Caregivers and Loved Ones Living with Dementia
Amanda Thomas ’14 agonized as she watched her grandmother endure the profound challenges of living with dementia. “I watched my aunt take on the important role of a caregiver and something in me changed during that time period,” Thomas said. “I knew what I was supposed to do.” In her early 30s and expecting her […]
College of Health and Human Services Announces Leadership Transitions
With the approaching retirement of Jane Neese, senior associate dean of academic affairs, Dean Catrine Tudor-Locke has announced a series of transitions in leadership at the UNC Charlotte College of Health and Human Services. Neese has provided Dean Tudor-Locke with formal notice of her intent to retire September 1, 2021. “Jane’s gracious early notice has […]
Novant Health Wellness Webinar: The Impact of Racism on Health
Dr. Schnavia Smith Hatcher, director of the UNC Charlotte School of Social Work, joined Novant Health’s SVP & Chief Equity Officer Dr. Chere Gregory and Heal Charlotte Founder and Executive Director Greg Jackson to share insight into the physical and mental health impacts of enduring systemic racism, particularly in the Black community. Watch the webinar
Well and Good: Being a ‘Good’ Person Isn’t a Steadfast Trait or Status – Here’s Why That’s Important
Dr. Sonyia Richardson spoke with Well and Good on the consistent effort needed to be a “good” person. Read more
Perspective: Why Are We at the Intersection of Race and Oppression?
by: Dr. Dante Bryant, assistant professor, School of Social Work As a professor and social activist, I have spent the greater portion of my adult life researching, organizing and responding to various forms of institutionalized racial inequality and social oppression. Still, while I deeply believe in the work that I do, at times it is […]