Engaged Scholar Q&A: Jacquelyn Meshelemiah

Congratulations to Dr. Nancy Mendoza whose research article, “The Impact of Latino Culture on the Experiences of Abuelitas (Grandmothers): How cultural values like familismo, machismo and marianismo can influence grandmothers’ view of their role,” appeared in the Generations Journal.

July is Minority Mental Health Month in the United States, and the College of Social Work would like to take this time to recognize Dr. Lois Marie Clay Stepney, whose expertise lies in part in addressing the collective mental health and holistic wellbeing of Powerful Groups Targeted for Oppression (PGTO).

Congratulations to Dr. Michelle Kaiser and PhD candidate Ritika Kurup—both received 2025-26 University Outreach and Engagement grants with Kaiser also being selected for the Engaged Scholars Academy.