Dr. Matthew Owen Howard, the Frank A. Daniels Distinguished Professor for Human Services Policy Information at the UNC School of Social Work, was a transformative scholar whose work reshaped modern social work research, mental health policy, and substance abuse studies. Born in Yakima, Washington, Howard’s early life in music, sports, and communi… Read More

IntroductionMeasuring the true impact of a scholar like Dr. Matthew Owen Howard is extraordinarily difficult. Citation counts, h-index scores, top-tier journal publications, and federal research grants can offer quantifiable indicators of influence, but such metrics rarely capture the holistic, historical, and field-defining contributions a scholar… Read More

Dr. Matthew Owen Howard, the Frank A. Daniels Distinguished Professor for Human Services Policy Information at the UNC School of Social Work, was a transformative scholar whose work reshaped modern social work research, mental health policy, and substance abuse studies. Born in Yakima, Washington, Howard’s early life in music, sports, and communi… Read More

Dr. Matthew Owen Howard, the Frank A. Daniels Distinguished Professor for Human Services Policy Information at the UNC School of Social Work, was a transformative scholar whose work reshaped modern social work research, mental health policy, and substance abuse studies. Born in Yakima, Washington, Howard’s early life in music, sports, and communi… Read More

IntroductionMatthew Owen Howard, often referred to simply as Owen Howard, was a highly respected American scholar in the field of social work and addiction research. Born on July 21, 1956, and passing on December 15, 2018, Howard left a profound legacy through his extensive academic contributions, leadership roles, and dedication to advancing resea… Read More