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School of Social Work News
- In Memoriam: UConn School of Social Work Professor Alex Gitterman March 27, 2024Gitterman joined the UConn School of Social Work faculty in 1999, later serving as Zachs professor and director of the Ph.D. program.Ziba Kashef
- Social Work, CLAS Professors Co-Lead Effort to Promote a Policy Agenda for Latino and Puerto Rican Communities in Connecticut March 7, 2024'The Latino Summit has not only marked a significant milestone in our collective journey towards empowerment but also established a new benchmark for meaningful dialogue and action'Ziba Kashef
- Cristina Wilson, Ph.D., appointed to the Zachs Chair in Social Work February 28, 2024Wilson is a nationally and internationally recognized researcher in the area of health disparities, with a specific emphasis on Latino communities.Ziba Kashef
- UConn’s Campaign School for Social Workers Challenges Everyone Affected by Politics to Get Involved February 28, 2024'Politics can feel like an insiders’ game, so we work to give attendees the knowledge, skills, and confidence to participate'Ziba Kashef
- Q&A: Meet the School of Social Work Ph.D. Student Alberto Cifuentes, Jr. February 14, 2024Cifuentes, Jr.’s research focuses on the effects of stigmatization on an under-studied group: male sex workers.Ziba Kashef
UConn Today
- UConn Health Minute: Colon Cancer March 27, 2024Colon cancer is a major cancer killer but as UConn Health colorectal surgeon Dr. Alyson Cunningham explains, it is preventable with regular screenings and lifestyle changes.Carolyn Pennington
- Podcast: Bilingual Tool to Spot Signs of MS Earlier March 27, 2024UConn Health Multiple Sclerosis Center director: Overcoming cultural barriers can greatly improve patients' trajectoryChristopher DeFrancesco '95 (CLAS)
- Accounting Ph.D. Candidate Kangkang Zhang Receives Deloitte Foundation Fellowship March 27, 2024The Deloitte Foundation recently awarded a $25,000 Fellowship to Zhang. The honor is presented annually to just 10 top accounting doctoral students across the country who plan to pursue academic careers upon graduation. Doctoral students from more than 100 universities are invited to apply for the fellowship, which is awarded by a committee of top […]Ira Morrison
- Leading the Charge in Endometriosis Care and Research March 27, 2024When Connecticut passed a historic bill in 2022 to create a state-wide endometriosis research program, the state became poised to be the hub for endometriosis research and innovation. The bill created a first-of-its kind endometriosis data and biorepository program at UConn Health.Jennifer Walker
- In Memoriam: UConn School of Social Work Professor Alex Gitterman March 27, 2024Gitterman joined the UConn School of Social Work faculty in 1999, later serving as Zachs professor and director of the Ph.D. program.Ziba Kashef
UConn SSW Research Impact Newsletter
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SSW Blog
- NIA-Funded Study Explores Re-Engagement of Black Older Adults After COVID-19 March 19, 2024
- Study Examines Relationship Between Maternal Employment and Child Maltreatment March 14, 2024
- U.S. HRSA Award Supports Telehealth for Positive Parenting March 13, 2024
- MACPAC Supports Study Examining Health Care Access for Youth in the Child Welfare System March 12, 2024
- CT DMHAS Grant Supports Research on College Students and Gambling March 11, 2024
- Faculty Research Explores Voter Engagement for the Formerly Incarcerated March 6, 2024
- Writing Letters for Gender-Affirming Healthcare March 5, 2024
- Associate Dean for Research Jennifer Manuel Named SSWR Fellow March 4, 2024
- Ph.D. Leadership Transition – Thank You Scott Harding February 28, 2024
- AI Can Positively Impact Mental Health February 27, 2024
SSW Events
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Apr
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Art of Diagnosis 9:00am
Art of Diagnosis
Friday, April 5th, 2024
09:00 AM - 03:30 PM
School of Social Work (Hartford)
SSW Center for Continuing Education and Professional Development in-person seminar for social work professionals.
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Apr
12
Making Sense of the DSM 5 TR 9:00am
Making Sense of the DSM 5 TR
Friday, April 12th, 2024
09:00 AM - 03:30 PM
School of Social Work (Hartford)
SSW Center for Continuing Education and Professional Development in-service seminar for social work professionals.
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Apr
26
The Clinical Interview 9:00am
The Clinical Interview
Friday, April 26th, 2024
09:00 AM - 03:30 PM
Hartford Times Building (Hartford)
SSW Center for Continuing Education and Professional Development in-person seminar for social work professionals.