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鶹ԭ professor emeritus named pioneer in social work

Jun 24, 2026

Dr.Brad Yoder,professor emeritus of sociology and social work,wasone of three Hoosiersrecognized as a(NASW)at a ceremony in Washington, D.C.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.

Yoderspent more than five decadesestablishingthe high standard to which social work can achieve when compassion is paired with courage, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to justice. Yoder’s 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 fornearly 40years, where heguided the social work program through continuous CSWE accreditation since 1978, developed a criminal justice major, and taughtcourses insociology and peace studies.He helped to create the Wabash County Habitat for Humanity Affiliate and the 鶹ԭ Habitat Campus Chapter. He led 31 Habitat Spring Break Workcamps in nine states.

“Our Hoosier Social Work Pioneers reflect lifelong work and commitment to the social work profession,”statedBeryl Cohen, Executive Director, NASW-IN. “Because 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—they are truly a credit to the State of Indiana.”

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