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Our mission is to engage in cutting edge applied translational research and inspired teaching, with the goal of improving the health and well-being of diverse individuals, families, children, and communities.
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Celebrate 130 years of HDFS! 👉 Register: spr.ly/63323hre6S
📅 Tuesday, March 10
🕐 4:30-6:30
📍 Human Ecology Building
🎉 Free event wtih food, beverages & tours, open to HDFS alumni, students & current & retired faculty.
A vintage-style image shows a woman reading to three children. Text: "Celebrate 130 Years Together" at Human Ecology Building, 552 West Circle Drive, on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 4:30-6:30 PM. Enjoy refreshments and tours; open to HDFS alumni and students.
February 12, 2026 at 9:52 PM
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Congrats to Dr. Sarah Douglas on her recent publications!
Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology: spr.ly/63326hKjXq
Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions: spr.ly/63329hKjXt
Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities: spr.ly/63326hKjX0
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New publications are listed beside Sarah Douglas, Ph.D., Professor. The publications include topics on family functioning among adolescents with disabilities, paraeducator training, and friendship experiences of children with neurodevelopmental disabilities.
February 6, 2026 at 4:18 PM
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A team of researchers, including Dr. Andrea Wittenborn, published “Modifiers in Effects of Combined Pharmacotherapy and Psychotherapy versus Pharmacotherapy Alone for Adult Depression: An Individual Participant Data Meta-analysis,” in Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics: spr.ly/63329h8dVJ
Ad featuring Andrea Wittenborn, Ph.D., Chair, Professor, announcing a new publication. The text reads: "Modifiers in Effects of Combined Pharmacotherapy and Psychotherapy versus Pharmacotherapy Alone for Adult Depression: An Individual Participant Data Meta-analysis."
January 28, 2026 at 8:54 PM
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Congratulations to Dr. Anissa Eddie, spring 2025 PhD alumna, on her new position as the Director of Foundation-led Initiatives at the Steelcase Foundation! spr.ly/63327hBd77 #MSUHDFS #MSUSocialScience
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January 27, 2026 at 8:51 PM
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Congratulations to Dr. Jamie Wu on her co-authored article in Crain's Detroit, "Opinion: Affordable, accessible child care is as vital as safe infrastructure." spr.ly/63320h6iLQ #MSUHDFS #MSUSocialScience
Image features Jamie Wu, Ph.D., Associate Director for Community Evaluation Programs. Text reads: "NEW Article. Opinion: Affordable, accessible child care is as vital as safe infrastructure. Crain's Detroit."
January 26, 2026 at 9:54 PM
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Congrats to Dr. Ryan Bowles on article, "Investigating the Impact of Preschool Writing Instruction on Early Writing Development: Attention to Instructional Focus and Strategy," published in Scientific Studies of Reading: spr.ly/63321CC1E3. #MSUHDFS #MSUSocialScience
New publication by Ryan Bowles, Ph.D., Professor, investigating the impact of preschool writing instruction on early writing development, with attention to instructional focus and strategy, in Scientific Studies of Reading.
January 23, 2026 at 8:04 PM
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Congrats to Ibrahim Luberenga & Dr. Lekie Dwanyen on their article, "Characteristics of mental health awareness programmes for workplace well-being in low-income and middle-income countries: a scoping review," published in BMJ Public Health: spr.ly/63324CA4wk #MSUHDFS
A new publication from Michigan State University's Department of Human Development and Family Studies, featuring Ibrahim Luberenga, Doctoral Candidate, and Lekie Dwanyen, Assistant Professor. The publication is about mental health awareness in low-income countries.
January 22, 2026 at 5:17 PM
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Congratulations to Holly Oehme, on being awarded the Early Childhood and Family Policy Fellowship! This is her first semester in our ECFP graduate certificate program: spr.ly/63323Cf1cv. #MSUHDFS #MSUSocialScience
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January 21, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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🚨If you’re exploring a future in counseling, social work, couple & family therapy, or related helping fields, this is a session you don’t want to miss.

📅 Jan. 22
🕐 12-1 PM
📍 Human Ecology, Room 9
Image promotes an HDFS Connect Session on Jan 22, 12-1 PM at the Human Ecology Building, Room 9. Text says, explore careers in related fields with Dr. Erica Mitchell, Director of the Couple and Family Therapy Clinic.
January 20, 2026 at 4:46 PM
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Congratulations to Dr. Sarah Dunkel-Jackson who was recently named on the Hockey New's annual change maker list for her work with Hockey Challenge Camp: spr.ly/63328CIAoY #MSUHDFS #MSUSocialScience
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January 15, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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Congratulations to Dr. Anissa Eddie, PhD alum, for "Strategies to foster healthy ethnic-racial identity in infants and toddlers,” published in the Winter 2025 issue of Young Children with co-authors Drs. Holly Brophy-Herb, Sarah Douglas and Claire Vallotton: spr.ly/63322CIo18.
Promotional graphic for a new publication from Michigan State University's Department of Human Development and Family Studies, "Strategies to foster healthy ethnic-racial identity in infants and toddlers". Features photos of Dr. Anissa Eddie, Dr. Holly Brophy-Herb, Dr. Sarah Douglas, and Dr. Claire Vallotton.
January 14, 2026 at 4:05 PM
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Congrats to Dr. Erica Mitchell on her recent publication, "Staying Together After Infidelity: An Exploration of the Decision-Making Process of Recovery From the Perspective of the Injured Partner," published in the Journal of Marital and Family Therapy: spr.ly/63320Cxwxu.
A post featuring Erica Mitchell, Ph.D., Director, MSU Couple and Family Therapy Clinic, announcing "NEW Publication: Staying Together After Infidelity: An Exploration of the Decision-Making Process of Recovery From the Perspective of the Injured Partner."
January 13, 2026 at 4:18 PM
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Welcome to spring semester! Join MSU commemorative events for MLK Day Jan. 15-26: spr.ly/63327CaGcx
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Flyer for Michigan State University's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Celebration in 2026. Text reads: "Justice for All: A Legacy of Courage and Commitment, Jan. 15-23, 2026." Features a green image of Dr. King. URL: inclusion.msu.edu/mlk
January 12, 2026 at 4:08 PM
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Dr. Sarah Dunkel-Jackson was featured in the The Center for Community Engaged Learning's 2025-2024 Index for her work with adaptive youth sports programming: spr.ly/63325Cm9r9 #MSUHDFS #MSUSocialScience
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January 6, 2026 at 3:26 PM
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Wishing you, our students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends, a happy 2026! 💚 🤍
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January 1, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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Wishing you a wonderful holiday season! 💚 🤍
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December 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Congratulations to PI Dr. Jamie Wu and Co-PI Dr. Linda Halgunseth on receiving a grant from MiLEAP and Clinton County for the Evaluation of Michigan State–Funded 32n Out-of-School Time Programs, with annual funding of $500,000.
Headshots of Jamie Wu, Ph.D., Assistant Research Professor, Associate Director for Community Evaluation Programs and Linda Halgunseth, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Interim Director of the Chicano/Latino Studies Program, under "NEW Grant" text.
December 19, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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🎉Congrats to Shaun Libby on graduating w/ his master's in youth development as part of our online graduate program!

👋 Meet Shaun Libby: spr.ly/63327COR51
🔎 Explore online graduate programs: spr.ly/63329COR5H
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December 17, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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Congratulations to Prince Owusu on receiving the 2026 College of Social Science Research Scholars Award. He plans to use the award to support implementing his dissertation, "Cross-cultural adaptation of the Ages and Stages Questionnaire for use in Ghana." #MSUHDFS #MSUSocialScience
A smiling headshot of Prince Owusu is featured. He has a beard and wears a gray sweater. Text reads "CSS RESEARCH SCHOLARS AWARD Prince Owusu Human Development and Family Studies," with Michigan State University logo. Close up of Prince Owusu, smiling, with a neatly trimmed beard. He's wearing a gray v-neck sweater. Text highlights his dissertation on adapting the Ages and Stages Questionnaire for use in Ghana, aiming to screen children for developmental delays.
December 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Congratulations to Chandani Bhandari on receiving the 2026 spring semester Corey Endowment Award from the MSU College of Social Science! #MSUHDFS #MSUSocialScience
A promotional portrait for the '2026 COREY ENDOWMENT' showcases Bhandari Chandani from Michigan State University's College of Social Science, specializing in Human Development and Family Studies. Close up of Bhandari Chandani from Michigan State University's College of Social Science, along with text about her dissertation research on caregiving stress among parents of children with developmental disabilities like autism and Down syndrome. MSU College of Social Science post featuring Bhandari Chandani. Text says she's conducting dissertation research, testing a mindfulness intervention for caregivers of children with developmental disabilities, aiming to reduce stress.
December 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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We're excited to share that Dr. Erica Mitchell has been appointed by the governor to the Michigan Board of Marriage and Family Therapy: spr.ly/633227hGJr #MSUHDFS #MSUSocialScience
Dr. Erica Mitchell appointed to Michigan Board of Marriage and Family Therapy. Dr. Mitchelle's headshot is displayed next to a quote: "I am honored to be appointed by Governor Whitmer to serve in this important role."
December 9, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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You can make a huge impact in the lives of our students with your support for the Go for the Green Financial Literacy Program. Your generosity will expand access to financial education & create new scholarship opportunities: spr.ly/6332370o4B

#GivingTuesday #MSUHDFS #MSUSocialScience
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December 2, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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Congratulations to Dr. Jamie Wu on receiving a $2.6 million grant from the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement and Potential to continue to serve as the official evaluator of these programs for community learning centers across the state: spr.ly/633297WzCT.
Image features Jamie Wu, Ph.D., Associate Director for Community Evaluation Programs. Text announces a "NEW $2.6m Grant" for integrating research insights to improve program delivery for youth and families by Michigan State University.
November 24, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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🍽✨ You’re invited to the 23rd Annual Unity Dinner hosted by the Office of Multicultural Enrichment and Advocacy (OMEA)!

🗓 Thursday, November 27
🕛 12:00 PM
📍 Brody Hall Classrooms

✅ RSVP spr.ly/633257cxSW
Flyer for the 23rd Annual Unity Dinner by the Office of Multicultural Enrichment and Advocacy, Thursday, November 27, in Brody Hall Classrooms at 12:00 PM. Kosher, halal, vegetarian, and gluten-free options provided.
November 21, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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Our online graduate programs come highly recommended by our alumni!
Meet one of them, Sandra Westover: spr.ly/633287PcUg
Explore our online master's and graduate certificate programs: spr.ly/633267PcUo
#MSUHDFS #MSUSocialScience #OnlineGraduateSchool
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November 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM