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Innovations Institute, at UConn’s School of Social Work (SSW), works in partnership with government agencies, health care providers, youth and their families, and community-based organizations nationwide to improve outcomes for children, youth, young adults, and their families. A University institute of the SSW, Innovations extends the School’s commitment to social, racial, and economic justice and the improvement of human well-being nationwide.
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School of Social Work Archives – UConn Today
- Stronger Together: UConn Health and UConn join Community in Advancing Wellness April 4, 2025Our word of the month for April is "Community" and at UConn Health, community isn’t just a word, it’s the foundation of everything we do. Whether it’s the connections between our patients and providers, the collaboration among our teams, or our commitment to serving those beyond our walls, community defines who we are.Jennifer Walker
- Social Workers Are a Vital Part of Care Teams March 26, 2025UConn Health recognizes contributions of its 35 social workersChris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
- Campaign School for Social Workers Cultivates the Candidates, Campaign Managers, and Communicators of Tomorrow March 18, 2025'Democracy reflects the priorities of those who show up'Jaclyn Severance
- UConn School of Social Work Lands $587,633 Mental Health Training Grant December 17, 2024Grant will support 50,000 students in under-resourced Connecticut school districtsJoanna Smiley
- UConn’s Experts in Aging Honor Colleagues and Highlight Advances October 21, 2024'This is a time of remarkable innovation in geriatric medicine and gerontology'Kim Krieger
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We are thrilled to announce Becca McCoy`s appointment as the new Director of Development and Alumni Relations at the UConn School of Social Work. We are excited to welcome her to the team and look forward to the great things she`ll accomplish in this role! #DirectorOfDevelopment #Welcome #UConn #SocialWork
ORS is thrilled to present on Monday, April 14, 2025, from 12 PM to 1:30 PM Dr. Fengyan Tang, who will speak on Social Engagement in Later Life and Health Implications. This virtual session will explore the critical relationship between social engagement in later life and its impacts on health. Don`t miss out on this insightful presentation! 🔗 For the Webex link, contact the Office of Research & Scholarship! #SocialEngagement #LaterLife #HealthImplications #VirtualEvent #ResearchAndScholarship
El Instituto at UConn is excited to present the final event in our Spring 2024 series! Join us on April 3rd at 12:00 PM as Dr. Lisa Werkmeister Rozas discusses her crucial research on "Child Welfare in Peru: the Path Towards De-institutionalization." This work, made possible by our faculty seed grants, supports vital studies in Latine, Latin American, and Caribbean fields. RSVP is required due to limited space! Link in bio. #UConn #LatinAmericanStudies #Peru #ChildWelfare #ResearchMatters
📢 Reminder: April 1 MSW Application Deadline Approaching!
Thinking about earning your MSW? Don’t miss the upcoming April 1st application deadline! ➡️ Apply now: Link in bio!
📢 Important Reminder: The deadline for the Master of Social Work application is approaching. If you are considering pursuing your MSW, please note that the application deadline is April 1. Ensure you submit your application on time. 👉 Apply Now via the link in our bio. #MSWApplication #SocialWork #MSWProgram
We are thrilled to share that Dr. Sukhmani Singh’s paper, "Roses Have Thorns for a Reason": The Promises and Perils of Critical Youth Participatory Research with system-impacted Girls of Color, published in the American Journal of Community Psychology on behalf of the Society for Community Research and Action, has been recognized as one of the top 10 most-cited papers published by the journal in 2023. Link in bio to read more🎉