Master of Social Work

Adtalem Global Education Honors Over 5,500 Graduates at Walden University’s 70th Commencement

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Friday, March 1, 2024
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Adtalem Global Education Inc. (NYSE: ATGE) celebrated the 70th commencement of Walden University in January, honoring the accomplishments of the over 5,500 graduates since last year’s ceremony.

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  • Adtalem Global Education Inc. (NYSE: ATGE) celebrated the 70th commencement of Walden University in January, honoring the accomplishments of the over 5,500 graduates since last year’s ceremony.
  • The commencement brought together nearly 1,200 graduates from over 20 countries and almost 50 states to San Antonio, Texas.
  • Walden University, which offers more than 100 degree and certificate programs online, ranks No.
  • The newly minted alumni join a vast network of over 300,000 Adtalem graduates.

Child Abuse Prevention Center Selects Janay Eustace as New President & Chief Executive Officer

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Child Abuse Prevention Center, a statewide training, education, research and resource center dedicated to strengthening children, families and communities, today announced that Janay Eustace has been named as its new President and Chief Executive Officer effective Nov. 20, 2023. Eustace succeeds Sheila Boxley who served as President and Chief Executive Officer since 1997 and will continue to support the transition until the end of 2023.

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Child Abuse Prevention Center , a statewide training, education, research and resource center dedicated to strengthening children, families and communities, today announced that Janay Eustace has been named as its new President and Chief Executive Officer effective Nov. 20, 2023.
  • "Janay made a lasting impression on the board with her vision, intellect and passion," said Rachael McKinney, Board Chair of The Child Abuse Prevention Center.
  • The Child Abuse Prevention Center prevents child abuse and neglect through four core strategies: Advocacy, Education, Health and Safety.
  • "The Child Abuse Prevention Center is known for doing remarkable work on behalf of children and families," Eustace said.

Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska Improves Alaskans' Access to Behavioral Healthcare

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska today announced improvements to members' access to behavioral healthcare, which includes care for mental health conditions and substance use disorders, through new solutions that break down barriers to accessing care. This three-year initiative included developing a service to help members find an available provider and expanding the health plan's provider network.

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  • Millions of people are affected by behavioral health conditions every year, but despite how common these issues are, people still struggle to get care.
  • Premera is helping members get connected to care through its Matchmaker™ for Behavioral Health program.
  • Premera also expanded its behavioral health provider network in Alaska by 45 percent in the last three years to meet the increased demand for care.
  • For more information about how to find care and use a plan's benefits, visit the behavioral health care essentials page .

AllCampus Announces 25 New or Expanded Programs in First Half of 2023

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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CHICAGO, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AllCampus, a leading higher education services provider partnering with top-ranked institutions to make higher education more affordable, accessible and equitable, today announced several new and renewed partnerships, along with many expanded programs during the first half of 2023. Combined, AllCampus signed, renewed or expanded 25 programs to-date this year, forging new partnerships with top universities while also maintaining and expanding existing ones.

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  • Combined, AllCampus signed, renewed or expanded 25 programs to-date this year, forging new partnerships with top universities while also maintaining and expanding existing ones.
  • "The quality of our university partners and the sophistication of our programs is really impressive," said Jim Lummus, SVP of Partnership Development at AllCampus.
  • During the first half of 2023, AllCampus announced a new partnership with Tulane University's A.
  • SMU (Southern Methodist University): AllCampus will help launch and manage four online master's degree programs in legal studies, public administration, public policy and health administration.

Tulane University School of Professional Advancement Launches Online Master of Education with Noodle

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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NEW ORLEANS and NEW YORK, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The School of Professional Advancement (SoPA) at Tulane University (TU) is currently accepting applications for its new online Master of Education (M.Ed) degree program with classes beginning this fall. The program was developed in partnership with Noodle, the country's fastest growing online learning network.

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  • NEW ORLEANS and NEW YORK, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The School of Professional Advancement (SoPA) at Tulane University (TU) is currently accepting applications for its new online Master of Education (M.Ed) degree program with classes beginning this fall.
  • The program was developed in partnership with Noodle, the country's fastest growing online learning network.
  • The online M.Ed expands upon TU's existing portfolio of online degrees offered in collaboration with Noodle.
  • "We are excited to support the School of Professional Advancement at Tulane University in adding a unique online Master of Education degree to their growing online portfolio," said Noodle Chief Program Officer Stephen Green.

CANADIAN WOMEN NOT SPENDING ENOUGH TIME ON THEIR MENTAL HEALTH; WOMEN FROM MARGINALIZED AND RACIALIZED COMMUNITIES SPENDING SIGNIFICANTLY LESS ON SELF-CARE

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Monday, May 1, 2023
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While this program supports all Canadian women, it was also designed to offer culturally appropriate support for marginalized and/or racialized women, who are underserved by the current system.

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  • While this program supports all Canadian women, it was also designed to offer culturally appropriate support for marginalized and/or racialized women, who are underserved by the current system.
  • We need to provide women with the right tools, that consider their unique needs – especially those from marginalized and/or racialized communities.
  • Women in the LGBTQ2S+ community are more conscious of mental health, spending 11 per cent more time on their mental health than women overall.
  • Women in Atlantic Canada reported spending 21 per cent less time on their mental health than women in other regions.

King’s University College Announces Special Financial Assistance for Indian Students

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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Elaborating the rationale of this initiative, Dr. David C. Malloy, President of King's University College said, “King’s University believes in a strong social ethos for culturally enrichening and inclusive learning.

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  • Elaborating the rationale of this initiative, Dr. David C. Malloy, President of King's University College said, “King’s University believes in a strong social ethos for culturally enrichening and inclusive learning.
  • In addition to this, the University offers an array of financial grants and scholarship programs to help meritorious students achieve their dreams.
  • The total financial support provided by King’s University College in the 2021-2022 academic year was $3,185,805 (Canadian dollars) in scholarships, awards, bursaries, and student work-study campus jobs, including $42,500 (Canadian dollars) provided to Master of Social work students.
  • Besides the scholarship award, the university has also launched a video introduction to further pique the interest of Indian students aspiring to pursue quality higher education in Canada, here: https://youtu.be/ZOfY_ZtSQuc

Herzing University's Master of Social Work Program Earns Candidacy for CSWE Accreditation

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
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MILWAUKEE, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Herzing University's Master of Social Work (MSW) program has achieved Candidacy for Accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education 's Commission on Accreditation, a significant step in the multi-year accreditation process.

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  • MILWAUKEE, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Herzing University's Master of Social Work (MSW) program has achieved Candidacy for Accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education 's Commission on Accreditation, a significant step in the multi-year accreditation process.
  • The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Commission on Accreditation (COA) is the sole accrediting body for social work programs in the United States.
  • Herzing's MSW program, launched in the Fall of 2022, equips students to deliver clinical social work services via online coursework and hands-on clinical field practicums.
  • Earning CSWE candidacy has always been a priority for our program," said Dr. Elizabeth Wilson, PhD, MSW, LCSW, and Chair of Herzing's MSW program.

Jericho Project Names Kenya Evans-Pinckney Chief Program Officer

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Friday, March 10, 2023
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NEW YORK, March 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Jericho Project, the dynamic nonprofit that for 40 years has enabled formerly homeless New Yorkers to transform their lives, has named Kenya Evans-Pinckney, LCSW, as Chief Program Officer. She brings to this role, which spans oversight of Jericho's senior program staff and 600 units of supportive housing and comprehensive services, a deep expertise in mental health and nonprofit management for vulnerable populations.

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  • NEW YORK, March 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Jericho Project, the dynamic nonprofit that for 40 years has enabled formerly homeless New Yorkers to transform their lives, has named Kenya Evans-Pinckney, LCSW, as Chief Program Officer.
  • "Jericho Project is thrilled to have Kenya Evans-Pinckney as our new Chief Program Officer.
  • Her exceptional management and clinical skills, innovative outlook, and experience in working with veterans, seniors and families, will help lead us into our next phase of growth and impact," said Tori Lyon, Jericho Project CEO.
  • Jericho is distinguished by an outstanding and diverse team and I am proud to work with them," Evans-Pinckney said.

Paul McGarry is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
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ST. GEORGE, Utah, Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Paul McGarry is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Distinguished Healthcare Professional for his contributions to the mental healthcare field.

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  • ST. GEORGE, Utah, Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Paul McGarry is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Distinguished Healthcare Professional for his contributions to the mental healthcare field.
  • Mr. McGarry entered the mental health field as a psychiatric aide at the Utah State Hospital while completing his undergraduate degree in psychology at Brigham Young University.
  • Mr. McGarry worked towards a Master of Social Work at the University of Utah while serving at the Odyssey Adolescent Facility.
  • He was asked by the Northern Utah Regional Director of the Division of Youth Corrections to apply to work for the Observation and Assessment Program.