Brown School Students discover health disparities among American Indian Children with special health care needs

Research analyzes the prevalence of physical limitations and health conditions within a specific population

Brown School home to new Injury Control Research Center

New CDC-funded center for violence and injury prevention to provide expertise on child maltreatment, intimate partner violence, sexual violence, and suicide

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The lay of the land: mapping Missouri’s tobacco control funding

When it comes to funds spent on tobacco control programs, Missouri has significant room for improvement, according to new report

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Brown School to design and deliver model MSW curriculum emphasizing the process of evidence-based practice

Council on Social Work Education greenlights initiative as alternative to traditional reaccreditation

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Upcoming Events

Professional Development: "Confidentiality, Dual Relationships, and Other Ethical Conundrums"
October 9, 2009

Sarah Gehlert Installation Ceremony
October 14, 2009

America's Urban Infrastructure: Confronting Her Challenges, Embracing Her Opportunities
November 19, 2009

Heard @ Brown: "Comorbidity of Addictive Disorders - The Case of Pathological Gambling Disorder”

Renee Cunningham-Williams, associate professor, addresses issues of problem gambling and addiction

Profile: MSW student completing practicum in India through Boren Fellowship

Elaine Grimm is the Brown School's first student to be awarded a Boren Fellowship

Alumni Association Update

Partnership with The New York Times offers new professional development opportunity

Research shows that we are living longer, will work during retirement, and want work during our later years that helps others. As a result there has been a surge of interest in nonprofit organizations and what they can offer in terms of work and meaning.  In partnership with the New York Times Knowledge Networks and Civic Ventures, this four-part online class is taught by Brown School Professor Nancy Morrow-Howell; Marc Freedman, founder and CEO of Civic Ventures; and New York Times business columnist David Leonhardt. Learn more and register online

Nominations needed for 2010 Alumni Awards

Do you know a Brown School graduate who deserves an award for professional achievement, service to the School or University, or service to society at large?  If yes, we are now taking nominations for our 2010 Distinguished Alumni Awards. Learn more and download nomination form

Alumni may be eligible for loan repayment awards

The National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program is now accepting applications for loan repayment awards funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.  Applications will be accepted continuously until funds are gone or September 30, whichever comes first.  Check your eligibility and apply