Office of Field Education names 2024 community award winners
The VCU School of Social Work is pleased to announce the six recipients of its 2024 Office of Field Education Community Partner Awards. Outstanding New Field Instructor Award Alum Chaniqua Jones (M.S.W.’19), Richmond Behavioral Health Criteria: A field instructor new to the role (within one to two years) this academic year who should be recognized for […]
Tips to go dry in January and beyond, or to indulge safely
Though we are already a few days into 2023, many are still working to shore up New Year’s resolutions and healthier lifestyles in general. One popular idea is to practice Dry January, “a time when people take a break from drinking and examine their relationship with alcohol,” as described by the director of the National […]
Social work alumni honored by Excellence in Virginia Government Awards
Two VCU School of Social Work alumni were recognized as part of the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs’ 14th annual Excellence in Virginia Government Awards on April 15, 2021. ‘Friends never leaves me’ John Purnell Jr. (M.S.W.’64/SW; M.P.A.’78/GPA) received the Grace E. Harris Leadership Award. Purnell was executive director of the […]