The Barry University School of Mental Health and Social Work proudly congratulates Doctor of Social Work 2024 graduate Dr. Kris Fulkerson on the publication of her new book, Grief in the Middle of Nowhere: Special Considerations for Rural Grieving Children. Through powerful storytelling, research, and practical guidance, Dr. Fulkerson brings national attention to the unique challenges faced by grieving children in rural communities and offers meaningful solutions to improve access to compassionate support. Her scholarship reflects the values of the social work profession and exemplifies the impact Barry graduates continue to make in advancing trauma-informed and grief-informed practice. We celebrate this remarkable achievement and wish her continued success as her work reaches professionals and communities across the country.