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School of Social Work News
- Social Work, Medical Students Collaborate to Help Connecticut’s Underserved Communities September 18, 2026Nine Urban Service Track/Area Health Education Center (UST/AHEC) Scholars from the UConn School of Social Work are learning alongside medical, dental, nursing, and pharmacy students to help address the health needs of marginalized populationsOlivia Drake
- UConn School of Social Work Prepares Next Generation of Election Workers September 15, 2026The UConn Hartford NextGen Elections Program will prepare up to 10 UConn students to serve as poll workers and election moderators during Connecticut’s 2026 electionsOlivia Drake
- New Postdocs Bring Expertise in Social Policy, Clinical Decision-Making to the School of Social Work August 31, 2026Jon Ahuna and Tobi Kindler will serve two-year appointments with the School's Innovations Institute and Humphreys Institute for Political Social Work.Olivia Drake
- New Social Work Students Encouraged to Embrace the Possibilities of the Profession August 29, 2026More than 280 new Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work students participated in the School of Social Work's annual Convocation on Aug. 28Olivia Drake
- UConn School of Social Work Welcomes Nationally Recognized Gerontologist August 27, 2026With support from a K01 Career Development Award, Chanee Fabius is currently exploring how communication between family caregivers and home care aides can be strengthened to better support individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementiasOlivia Drake
UConn Today
- Solo Travel Around Europe Gives UConn Senior BOLD Experience September 21, 2026Her takeaways will be the subject of an interactive magazine the DMD student is creating for other Black women thinking of studying abroad or following in her travel footprintKimberly Phillips
- Community-Based Participatory Research to Address Unhealthy Food Environments September 21, 2026UConn Rudd Center team shares resources to train the next generation of health researchers and support community-based programsCarson Hardee
- Global Financier Bob Diamond Shares Insights, Advice for Students During UConn Leadership Seminar September 21, 2026How a UConn master's degree helped propel Diamond to the heights of global financeClaire Hall
- Social Work, Medical Students Collaborate to Help Connecticut’s Underserved Communities September 18, 2026Nine Urban Service Track/Area Health Education Center (UST/AHEC) Scholars from the UConn School of Social Work are learning alongside medical, dental, nursing, and pharmacy students to help address the health needs of marginalized populationsOlivia Drake
- Kathryn Marchak Explores Food as Health as NourishedRx Summer Intern September 18, 2026'I believe that nutrition really does give the body the building blocks that it needs to heal, rebuild, and recover to perform its best'Jessica McBride, PhD
UConn SSW Research Impact Newsletter
View recent issues of our Research Impact Newsletter, which highlights faculty grants and research, our community partnerships, Centers and Institutes, and student research. To subscribe please email ssw.outreach@uconn.edu.
UConn SSW Learning in Action Newsletter
View the inaugural issue of Learning in Action, which highlights our innovative educational programming and the remarkable accomplishments of our faculty and students. This newsletter complements our Research Impact Newsletter by shining a spotlight on the life of the classroom as well as the rich learning that occurs through practicum-based education. Together, these experiences reflect our commitment to integrating theory, research, and practice in meaningful and impactful ways. We hope this issue offers an engaging look at how the UConn School of Social Work’s educational mission comes to life across classrooms, communities, and practice settings. To subscribe please email ssw.outreach@uconn.edu.
SSW Blog
- Women with ADHD, Rejection Sensitivity, and Estrogen Fluctuations September 1, 2026
- Why the DSM Doesn’t Acknowledge Sensory Integration Symptoms September 1, 2026
- The Difficult Client August 20, 2026
- Exploring Specialized AI Tools for Practice August 18, 2026
- Ethical and Responsible Practice with AI for Practitioners August 18, 2026
- Challenging Stereotypes of the Black Woman August 17, 2026
- Troubleshooting Challenging Supervision Cases August 14, 2026
- Understanding the Impact of Vaping on Children and Adults August 13, 2026
- Maternal Mental Health in Medically Complex Pregnancy August 13, 2026
- Veterinary Social Work: Caring for the Humans at the End of the Leash August 13, 2026
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