2026 Clifford Fund Awardee Hsiu-Wen Yang; photo of Hsiu-Wen Yang with Carolina argyle accents Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute
March 25, 2026
In March, FPG's Award Selection Committee named Hsiu-Wen Yang this year’s recipient of the Richard M. Clifford Fund for International Collaboration on Early Learning Environments award. Yang, a technical assistance specialist/research investigator at FPG, is deeply committed to supporting inclusive and equitable education and services for all young children.
Young girl carries large stack of books through library
March 19, 2026
FPG is committed to sharing the information generated by our projects and people with the public and to supporting professionals' understanding and use of evidence-based practices. One way we do this is by amplifying awareness of the numerous new publications our scientists, specialists, scholars, staff, and faculty fellows produce each year.
in recognition of womens history month 2026 celebrating all of the inspiring and dedicated women of FPG
March 13, 2026
The theme of Women's History month this year is “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future," which honors women who are reimagining and rebuilding systems to ensure long-term sustainability for the environment, the economy, and within education and social justice. To celebrate, we recognize all of the inspiring, industrious, and innovative women of FPG.
arina-alma susa
March 11, 2026
In partnership with the LaRAC Institute at the University of Grenoble Alpes in France, FPG is pleased to welcome Arina-Alma Susa to FPG, a doctoral student, who will be working with FPG’s National Implementation Research Network (NIRN) under the supervision of Ximena Franco-Jenkins, PhD.
2026 Barbara Hanna Wasik Distinguished Lecture April 1, at 9:00 am featuring Melissa McWilliams, PhD; photo of Melissa McWilliams
March 9, 2026
The 2026 Barbara Hanna Wasik Distinguished Lecture features Melissa McWilliams, PhD, a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. McWilliams' clinical work focuses on supporting children and adolescents with various emotional and behavioral challenges, as well as their families.
Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute Celebrating 60 years with navy top border and carolina blue argyle pattern
March 5, 2026
To help celebrate the 60th anniversary of FPG, we will be looking back at stories that highlight FPG’s history, its people, and some of the incredible work accomplished within the Institute over the past six decades. This piece recounts FPG's early growth from the seeds John F. Kennedy planted the month before he was assassinated.