Helen Bader School of Social Welfare Archives - 51�� REPORT

51�� researcher supports youth caregivers worldwide through training and film

Michelle L Johnson — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:29:04 +0000

Melinda S. Kavanaugh develops training and tools to support the 5 million children and teens caring for ill or injured family members in the U.S.

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51�� researchers ranked among top 2% in the world

John G. Schumacher — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 21:07:47 +0000

More than five dozen 51�� scientists have been recognized as being among the top 2% of researchers in the world in 2024, according to a new ranking.

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51�� recognizes some of its finest at annual Employee Excellence Awards

51�� News — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 16:49:23 +0000

Two dozen people were recognized on Wednesday for their devotion to the 51�� community at the 2025 Employee Excellence Awards ceremony.

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One year, three continents: 51�� student makes the most of studying abroad

51�� News — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 16:40:38 +0000

Callie Ylvisaker did something no one else has ever done: She completed all three study abroad programs offered by the Helen Bader School of Social Welfare at 51��, all within a calendar year.

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New microcredential prepares future social workers to help prevent suicide

51�� News — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 18:55:57 +0000

Social work professors Lisa Berger and Colleen Galambos developed the microcredential Suicide Prevention Across the Lifespan to fill the gap in suicide prevention education for social workers.

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51�� professor’s film about ALS screens at Milwaukee Film Festival

51�� News — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 20:05:08 +0000

"LUKi & the Lights" was created to help children around the world understand the disease in an easily accessible way. The story follows the lovable robot LUKi as his mobility declines and he lives with an ALS diagnosis.

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51�� prominent on Milwaukee-area power players list

John G. Schumacher — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 16:29:32 +0000

The Milwaukee Business Journal list recognizes 100 people in southeastern Wisconsin who get things done, whether they be up-front leaders of important organizations or movers-and-shakers behind the scenes.

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Married couple navigate grad school, family life and careers

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 19:19:53 +0000

JohnQuell and Diamond Tucker had two children and full-time jobs, but both wanted to pursue master’s degrees. Here’s how they made it work.

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51�� students launch careers before graduation

elora@uwm.edu — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 17:51:04 +0000

51�� students are setting their sights high, and many are turning those dreams into reality even before they don their caps and gowns.

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Tackling the continuing issue of ageism in health care

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 14:33:57 +0000

Andrew Steward, assistant professor of social work at 51��, has published research looking into the ways that medical professionals treat older patients affect the quality of care.

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Helen Bader School of Social Welfare Archives - 51���� REPORT

51���� researcher supports youth caregivers worldwide through training and film

51���� researchers ranked among top 2% in the world

51���� recognizes some of its finest at annual Employee Excellence Awards

One year, three continents: 51���� student makes the most of studying abroad