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In Memory of Dr. Margaret Wade-Lewis: Chair of Black Studies @ SUNY New Paltz

Posted on 08. Jan, 2010 by Leshell Hatley.

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Dr. Margaret Wade-Lewis gave herself to her family, service, and her students. She was the first African-American woman to earn a PhD in Linguistics from New York University and was the author of many interesting books. She was adored by her students, some of which recently named a server (computer) after her. Dr. Margaret Wade-Lewis was laid to rest earlier this week.

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Ronald Mincy: Professor, Researcher, Author of Social Work & Social Policy

Posted on 27. Nov, 2009 by Leshell Hatley.

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Dr. Ronald Mincy is the Maurice V. Russell Professor of Social Policy and Social Work Practice at Columbia University. He joined the School of Social Work faculty in 2001 and teaches Introduction to Social Welfare Policy, Program Evaluation, and Advanced Methods in Policy Analysis. He came to the University from the Ford Foundation where he served as a senior program officer and worked on such issues as improving U.S. social welfare policies for low-income fathers, especially child support, and workforce development policies.

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