Several members of the institute participated in the 2026 Society for Research on Adolescence conference in Toronto, Canada. Institute affiliates contributed to national conversations on youth development and well-being, presented posters, and attended oral sessions and workshops highlighting innovative, community-engaged research and advocacy efforts. Their work reflected a commitment to advancing equity, amplifying youth voices, and translating research into meaningful practice and policy.
This semester, we had a successful CHI Writing Impact group led by Dr. Chelsea Williams where students and faculty across colleges and schools collaborated on manuscripts.
In this Fall newsletter highlights our first-year students alongside the groundbreaking work of our postdoctoral students. Fresh perspectives to advanced research the journey has just began! Student accomplishments and faculty highlights!
This year, we initiated a CHI Writing Impact group led by Dr. Chelsea Williams where students and faculty across colleges and schools collaborated on manuscripts. We also initiated the Albert Farrell Research Fellowships, led by Drs. Albert Farrell and Terri Sullivan, where graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and junior faculty members received opportunities to learn statistics and research methodology.
One key focus of our CDC Center grant include a Youth-Based Participatory Action Research project, Youth Voices, led by Dr. Fantasy Lozada, that was active in two local high schools.The high school students who participated showcased their work at the Richmond City Main Library in late May.
Clark Hill Inaugural Newsletter
We are thrilled to launch the inaugural edition of our newsletter, designed to keep you informed and inspired by the latest updates and opportunities within our community. Dive into this issue and explore the exciting projects, upcoming events, and important announcements - we can't wait to hear your thoughts and get you involved!
We will use this space to share the latest developments in our mission to develop and evaluate evidence-based practices to empower youth, schools, families, and other stakeholders to promote the healthy, safe and positive development of youth.
