Archive for 2025
January 23, 2025
Soobin Kim – Being born into poverty negatively affects children’s behavior
Children born into poor families are more likely to exhibit aggressive, impulsive behaviors throughout childhood, according to a new study from the University of Georgia.
March 24, 2025
Bridging the Gap: Ph.D. Student’s Research Reaching Underserved Groups
It’s said that experience is often the best teacher. Ph.D. student Zach Cooper is using his experience as a clinician to lead groundbreaking research that is garnering noteworthy accolades.
April 28, 2025
Coordinator serves as a mentor and a guide
Rebecca Wells is committed to helping students find their way forward. As a first-generation student who took a gap year before graduate school, then went directly into a doctoral degree, she knows the importance of guidance in the sometimes-overwhelming world of academia. And she knows that every student’s journey looks different.
May 15, 2025
Helping families financially could reduce child maltreatment
Federal or statewide policies that help families in economic crises could dramatically reduce the rate of child abuse and neglect, according to a new study from assistant professor Liwei Zhang.
July 16, 2025
Alumna Kelly Vaughn Honored in UGA’s 40 Under 40 List
Congratulations to our MSW alumna Kelly Vaughn, who has been selected for The University of Georgia’s 40 Under 40 list!
Kelly leads cross-functional product and engineering teams building real-time video intelligence solutions used by over 1,000 customers across 17 industries. A mentor and advocate, Kelly supports underrepresented founders and engineering leaders, speaks at major conferences, and writes a leadership newsletter with over 5,000 subscribers. She guides students through the UGA Mentor Program and supports the next generation of tech leaders.
July 31, 2025
Dean Hong Named Fellow of Leadership Development Program
Philip Hong, Dean and Professor of the School of Social Work, is one of four University of Georgia faculty to be named Fellows of the 2025-2026 Southeastern Conference Academic Leadership Development Program. The program, which launched in 2007, seeks to prepare campus leaders for executive careers in higher education. Fellows are selected through a competitive process and come from a wide variety of backgrounds in leadership and academic interests.
August 8, 2025
How Financial Stress Affects Mental Health – Gaurav Sinha
For millions of young adults, financial stress brings more than just repayment plans and interest rates. It can lead to profound mental health challenges. Gaurav Sinha, an assistant professor at the University of Georgia’s School of Social Work, is examining the intricate connection between mental health and financial well-being, particularly in young adults.
August 11, 2025
Social Work Faculty Innovation Fellow Exploring New Ways to Extend Reach and Improve Impact in the Field
One University of Georgia School of Social Work faculty member is utilizing a groundbreaking program to advance the traditional scope of social work. Zoe Minor Johnson, Clinical Associate Professor for the School, is one of seven inaugural members of the UGA Innovation District’s Faculty Innovation Fellows (FIF) program.
September 16, 2025
Video producer brings the School of Social Work’s story to life
Stephen Turner sees the University of Georgia through a unique lens. As an instructional video production specialist, he’s showing and telling people about the impact the School of Social Work makes in Georgia and beyond.
September 26, 2025
Nonprofit Certificate Graduate Serving Up a Healthier, Happier Community
Tomaiya Stafford is tying on her apron, fine tuning her recipes and heading to Atlanta to bring nutrition, connection and kindness to those experiencing food insecurity.
October 2, 2025
Announcing Our New Cohort of Behavioral Health Fellows
The University of Georgia School of Social Work (UGA SSW) announced that 10 students have been accepted to the 2025-26 Investing in the Future of Public Behavioral Health in Georgia Fellowship Program.
October 10, 2025
UGA Social Work at CSWE Annual Program Meeting 2025
The School of Social Work at the University of Georgia will be at the 71st CSWE Annual Program Meeting in Denver this month. Here’s the full list and schedule of our awardees and presenters.
October 13, 2025
New Master’s Degree Offerings Combine Business and Social Work
The University of Georgia’s School of Social Work and the Terry College of Business have launched two programs centered on social innovation: an MBA-MSW and an MBA-Master of Arts in Nonprofit Management & Leadership.
October 29, 2025
Technology use, work force engagement linked to better social health among older Americans
Older adults face a high risk of isolation, especially after they retire. A recent study from SSW doctoral candidate Jaesung Lee suggests smartphones, computers and tablets may help older adults stay connected.
November 17, 2025
Serving the Community: MSW/MPH Student Reaching Community Through Campus Kitchen at UGA
As Caitlin Grdinich nears the end of her final semester in the dual MPH/MSW program at the University of Georgia School of Social Work, she will also soon finish nearly half a decade of service to the Athens area with Campus Kitchen at UGA.
