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Archive for May, 2015

Social Work Professor Talks Video Games Changing Human Service: Q&A with Dr. Javier Boyas

Posted on May 18th, 2015 by staff

Dr. Javier F. Boyas is an associate professor in the Social Work Department at the School of Applied Sciences. His research focuses on social determinants of health among populations of color. He is […]

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Congratulations to the Class of 2015

Posted on May 11th, 2015 by staff

OXFORD, Miss–Students, faculty, staff, family members, and friends packed the Manning Center for the University of Mississippi’s School of Applied Sciences graduation commencement on May 9th, 2015. Over 400 students walked […]

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Criminal Justice Students Foster Community Connections

Posted on May 8th, 2015 by staff

Mississippi has one of the highest adult incarceration rates in the nation. The Pew Charitable Trusts has reported that the prison population in the state has grown by over 300% during […]

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Promoting Social Welfare While Studying the Aging Process

Posted on May 4th, 2015 by staff

Story provided by the McLean Institute for Public Service and Community Engagement Gerontology is the study of aging and older adults. This is a critical field of study, as life […]

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