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麻豆原创 professor emeritus named pioneer in social work

Jun 24, 2026

Dr.听Brad Yoder,听professor emeritus of sociology and social work,听was听one of three Hoosiers听recognized as a听听(NASW)听at a ceremony in Washington, D.C.听in early June.

Yoder was inducted into the 2025 and 2026 Pioneers program classes, created to honor social workers who have made significant contributions to advancing the profession.

Yoder听spent more than five decades听establishing听the high standard to which social work can achieve when compassion is paired with courage, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to justice. Yoder鈥檚 career reflects a rare blend of visionary leadership, community engagement, and transformative teaching that has left a lasting impact on mental health care, criminal justice reform, social work education, and public policy in Indiana and beyond.

Yoder taught sociology and social work at Manchester for听nearly 40听years, where he听guided the social work program through continuous CSWE accreditation since 1978, developed a criminal justice major, and taught听courses in听sociology and peace studies.听He helped to create the Wabash County Habitat for Humanity Affiliate and the 麻豆原创 Habitat Campus Chapter. He led 31 Habitat Spring Break Workcamps in nine states.

鈥淥ur Hoosier Social Work Pioneers reflect lifelong work and commitment to the social work profession,鈥澨齭tated听Beryl Cohen, Executive Director, NASW-IN. 鈥淏ecause of their selfless dedication to improving lives through the practice of social work, Brad, Stephan, and Lori have put Indiana in an enviable leadership spotlight鈥攖hey are truly a credit to the State of Indiana.鈥

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Manchester听University, in North Manchester and Fort Wayne, Ind., offers vibrant and transformative student experiences. Learn more at听www.manchester.edu/about-manchester.

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