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@uconnsocialwork MSW program prepares students who are passionate about helping others to improve individual and community well-being. Ranked among the top 9% of all MSW programs nationwide, we train our students for clinical social work and to advocate for improved social policies and services. Join our vibrant community where we can make a difference, together.

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In the new UConn Magazine, @uconnsocialwork alumnus Don deGraffenried ’80 MSW (pictured in center) shares that he recently returned from his second visit to war-torn Ukraine, where he provided pro bono advanced EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) training to therapists in Lviv navigating the language barrier amid air raids and incoming bombings. The therapists treat combat veterans, first responders, and traumatized civilians.

“Despite the challenges they face, the participants are eager, engaged students,” deGraffenried says. “Their determination is an inspiration that reminds me to continue to pay it forward.”

A longtime presenter for the UConn School of Social Work, deGraffenried runs a private practice in New Haven, Connecticut.

Read more (Page 38) and other stories in the Spring UConn Magazine: https://s.uconn.edu/springmagazine
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@uconnsocialwork faculty, students, and alumni testified during a public hearing of the Connecticut General Assembly on Feb. 17.

The joint Committee on Higher Education and Employment Advancement heard testimony on Senate Bill 8, which proposes creating a state-level graduate student loan program to help offset anticipated federal reductions.

“Without a state-level solution, graduate students will be pushed toward private loans with higher interest rates and fewer protections, or forced to forgo graduate education entirely,” said Jocelyn Medina, a second-year MSW student focusing on policy practice.

Read more in UConn Today: https://today.uconn.edu/2026/02/uconn-community-testifies-at-general-assembly-hearing-on-graduate-loan-access/ ...

Help us celebrate outstanding SSW Alumni!

Know someone in our @uconnsocialwork community who inspires you, leads with compassion, or makes a real impact in the world? We want to hear about them! Take a moment to submit your nomination by March 13. Your voice helps shine a light on the incredible work happening across our alumni network. Thank you for helping us recognize the best SSW!

Nominate now! https://s.uconn.edu/alumninomination ...

A new @uconnsocialwork course, developed by 2026 Service Learning Fellow Ellen Smith, will include a service-learning component that connects students with community organizations working to prevent and respond to gender-based violence. Smith is associate professor-in-residence in the UConn School of Social Work.

"I hope that this experience will allow students to apply what they learn in the classroom about gender-based violence as a social justice issue, while making a meaningful contribution to the Hartford campus and to the community.”

Read more in UConn Today: https://today.uconn.edu/2026/02/smith-to-develop-perspectives-on-gender-based-violence-course-as-2026-service-learning-fellow/ ...