Identifying effective antipoverty strategies
Youngmi Kim, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Social Work. Prior to joining VCU, she completed her Ph.D. and worked as a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at Washington University in St. Louis, Mo. These opportunities fostered her development of critical insights and skills to uncover the dynamics of various facets of […]
M.S.W. student, Sara Tolentino, receives the M.S.W. Distance Education Scholarhip
Congratulations to Sara Tolentino, this year’s recipient of the M.S.W. Distance Education Scholarship. The Virginia Commonwealth University School of Social Work awards this scholarship to students who exhibit academic excellence and a potential for leadership in the profession. Sara is a part-time M.S.W. student and full time case manager at a local Community Service Board. Her […]
Welcome to the newest student success adviser
Welcome to the newest addition to the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Social Work team! Sarah Everette is joining the school as the new M.S.W. Student Success Adviser. She will be advising students whose last names begin with A-K and partnering with the University Career Center to offer new programming geared towards career development. Sarah joins the school […]
Ph.D. program update
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Social work Ph.D. Program Director, Sarah Kye Price, Ph.D. has recently announced her decision to step down as program director to focus on her research to advance maternal and child health and enhance mental health services for women during and around the time of pregnancy. In her role as director, Price made […]
Wilder: Alumna receives Trailblazer Award
Grace E. Harris, Ph.D. (M.S.W.’60/SW), distinguished professor of public policy, is the recipient of the John Jasper Trailblazer Award. The award honors African-Americans who have led outstanding lives highlighted by sacrifice and selfless service to their community. Harris, who was once rejected from Richmond Professional Institute due to the state’s segregationist policies, would rise to become […]