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@uconnsocialwork and other UConn Hartford undergraduate students now have the opportunity to live in downtown Hartford at the new Pratt Street Residence Hall.

With four floors and a central atrium, the apartment-style living space includes student-centric spots including classrooms, lounges, a fitness area, and gathering space in central atrium.

“This investment in our students is also an investment in Hartford’s future," says President Radenka Maric. "Together we are helping to create a more vibrant, dynamic downtown where students can live, learn, and contribute to the city’s growth."

Read more in UConn Today:
https://today.uconn.edu/2026/08/community-excitement-full-occupancy-mark-opening-of-hartford-student-housing/ ...

SOCIAL WORKERS ARE IN DEMAND! According to a recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report, employment opportunities for social workers are projected to GROW FASTER than average across the next decade! About 74,000 openings for social workers are projected each year, on average, over the decade.

Mental health and substance use social workers are projected to increase 10% nationally!

Learn more about social work career outcomes and read about UConn School of Social Work, @uconnsocialwork alumni here: https://socialwork.uconn.edu/social-work-career-outcomes/

Register for an upcoming School of Social Work info session here: https://connect.grad.uconn.edu/portal/msw_infosessions

#uconnssw #socialwork ...

📚✨ Meet 2026 Library of Congress Junior Fellow Mia Giancola ’27 (SSW)! This summer. Mia is contributing to the 📖 Library of Congress Digital Accessibility Team through a "Year of Magnification" project. 🔎🔎 She created an interactive game that helps demonstrate how screen magnification impacts the way people access digital content, including library resources and collections. 💻♿🔎

"I love teaching others about accessibility. It is great to see learners get engaged, inspired, and spark dialogue," Mia says.

🔗 Read the full Q&A: https://blogs.loc.gov/thesignal/2026/07/advocating-for-digital-accessibility-an-interview-with-junior-fellow-mia-giancola/ ...

Are you a social worker who supervises social services staff? The @uconnsocialwork ’s Center for Continuing Education and Professional Development is now accepting applications for the next Social Work Practice Fellows (SWPF) Certificate Program in Supervision!

This premier 36-hour certificate program, which begins Oct. 2, features an advanced curriculum with a focus on some of the most complex issues that challenge supervisors. The virtual modules are taught by experienced, practice-based instructors.

Participants must have an MSW degree and supervise staff. Enrollment is limited to 25.

Learn more at: https://socialwork.uconn.edu/ssw-continuing-education/#swpf
Apply now! : s.uconn.edu/practicefellows ...

🎓🌟 Did you know students in our BSW and MSW programs are required to complete practicum education experiences (internships) as part of their degree requirements?

Through these hands-on placements, students apply what they learn in the classroom to real-world social work practice while being guided by dedicated practicum instructors who mentor the next generation of professionals. 🤝💙

🏢 @uconnsocialwork is currently seeking host agencies and practicum instructors to partner with us in preparing future social workers.

✨ Give back to the profession.
✨ Share your expertise.
✨ Help shape tomorrow`s social work leaders.

Interested in becoming a host agency and/or practicum instructor? Please complete the interest form: https://s.uconn.edu/practicumhost

📧 Questions? Email sswpracticumded@uconn.edu for more information. ...

Attention incoming @uconnsocialwork MSW students! Are you interested in helping the underserved in urban and rural communities? Consider applying for the Social Work Urban Service Track (UST)/ Connecticut Area Health Education Center Scholars Program!

Now in its 20th year, this innovative enrichment opportunity is part of national movement funded by the U.S. Bureau of Health Professions. Scholars receive didactic, experiential, and longitudinal training focused on the medical management of the underserved.

Social work students participating in UST can earn elective credit for an Independent Study connected to the work completed with the UST program.

Applications are currently being accepted, with a deadline of Aug. 3. E-mail Rachel Schwartz, rachel.schwartz@uconn.edu, for more information or for a deadline extension. ...