B.S.W. student, Jennifer Jones, receives the Virginia Council on Social Welfare Scholarship
Congratulations to B.S.W. student, Junior Jennifer Jones, on being awarded to 2014-2015 Virginia Council on Social Welfare Scholarship. The Virginia Council on Social Welfare Scholarship was established through a gift. The Scholarship provides need-based aid to an upper-level B.S.W. student who is a Virginia resident. Jennifer has recently was sworn in as a Court Appointed Special […]
M.S.W. student, Jasmine Turner, receives the Mel C. Whipple Scholarship.
Congratulations to M.S.W student Jasmine Turner for receiving the 2014-2015 Mel C. Whipple Scholarship. Established by Mel C. Whipple (M.S.W. ’72), an alumna who maintained successful private practice in the Richmond, Virginia area. This scholarship supports an M.S.W. student who exhibits a demonstrated understanding of African-American culture and an interest in pursuing a career in […]
M.S.W. student, Emily Kuezek, is the recipient of the Emmett W. Cocke, Jr. Scholarship
Congratulations to Emmett W. Cocke, Jr. Scholarship recipient M.S.W. student Emily Kuezek. This fund was established through gifts from Pace Memorial United Methodist Church in memory of Rev. Emmett W. Cocke Jr. Rev. Cocke was deeply devoted to serving the poor and marginalized in society, and this scholarship provides aid to full-time M.S.W. foundation or […]
Improving practice and outcomes
Elizabeth M.Z. (Betsy) Farmer, Ph.D. is professor and associate dean for research at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Social Work. Her work focuses on understanding and improving mental health services for youth. Farmer began her professional career working in a group home with young adults who were dually diagnosed with mental illness and intellectual disabilities. […]
B.S.W. junior, Jacqueline Washington, is awarded the Rita Schleuter Memorial Scholarship
Congratulations to B.S.W. junior, Jacqueline Washington, on being this year’s recipient of the Rita Schleuter Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship was established by Joyce O. Beckett, Ph.D., associate professor emerita in the School of Social Work, to support students with demonstrated understanding of African-American culture and commitment to social work practice with African-Americans. Jacqueline has volunteered for […]