Dedicated to educating students for competent, responsive and ethical social work practice.
East Lansing, Michigan
Joined April 2009
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Not all wounds are visible. For Marine Corps veteran and #MSUSocialWork alumnus Kevin Thompson, his service dog, Athena, helps him navigate life after military service.
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Children’s questions about Athena inspired Kevin to write a book; helping young readers understand service dogs, post-traumatic stress and the importance of compassion.
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Through his book and conversations with MSU’s Combat Veterans Certificate students, Kevin shares what he’s learned: Support can take many forms. msutoday.msu.edu/news/2026/1…
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What can AI offer in dementia care? #MSUSocialWork professor Fei Sun sees potential to help caregivers find information, prepare questions and navigate daily challenges. Its value starts with whether it meets a person’s needs.
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“Those human interactions are really missing when you interact with AI,” Sun said. A familiar voice, a reassuring touch and a shared history matter in dementia care. Technology should create more opportunities for connection.
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Helpful technology should ease the demands of caregiving. Cost, internet access and ease of use all matter. Sun explains what AI can offer and what it can’t replace.
Read more: socialwork.msu.edu/news/fei-…
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#MSUSocialWork alum Joana Lampe is turning research into action as a policy analyst with the Michigan Federation for Children and Families. Learn how her doctoral work is helping shape policies that strengthen Michigan families: socialwork.msu.edu/news/joan…
ALT Joana Tolchinsky standing outside the Michigan State Capitol.
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The Michigan Child Welfare Title IV-E Fellowship officially welcomed 16 new fellows into the program!
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MSU’s Kinship Care Resource Center received $1.5 million over three years to help Michigan kinship families access benefits, navigate legal questions and connect with community resources.
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Before it’s over, #MSUSocialWork and its Kinship Care Resource Center proudly celebrates #KinshipCareAwarenessMonth
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For #MesotheliomaAwarenessDay, we’re highlighting an MSU study turning caregiver experiences into an online bereavement support group with the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation.
Recruitment begins in October. Groups begin January 2027.
Learn more: curemeso.org/2025/11/05/care…
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New #MSUSocialWork research found that campus support program participation was associated with a 0.35-point higher first-year GPA, but only 19% of eligible students participated.
Learn why early outreach matters: socialwork.msu.edu/news/camp…
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MSW alum Aaron Schroeder has joined MSU’s Relationship Violence and Sexual Misconduct Expert Advisory Workgroup, bringing clinical social work training and trauma-informed investigative experience to the university’s prevention and response efforts. msutoday.msu.edu/news/2026/0…
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Dear MSU students,
Mistakes are proof that you are trying. Dong be afraid to fail.
Sincerely,
Jamie Lynn💚
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A new study by #MSUSocialWork researcher Hyunkag Cho examines why male survivors of intimate partner violence are less likely to seek help and highlights the need for more supportive, inclusive services. socialwork.msu.edu/news/msu-…
#MSUSocialWork’s Virtual Connections program is proud to be among the 2026 AARP Community Challenge grant recipients. This investment will help improve digital literacy in the Greater Lansing area. Learn more: bit.ly/msuvirtualconnections
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Doreena Smith represented #MSUSocialWork at the National Title IV-E Conference, engaging in conversations on child welfare practice, policy and workforce development.
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