School of Social Work
Experts Explore How AI Could Affect Vulnerable Communities, Social Service Providers
Hundreds gathered for “Social Work in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: A Symposium Exploring Research, Practice, and Policy,” hosted by the UConn School of Social Work
School of Social Work Offers 20 Presentations at Council on Social Work Education Conference
Fifteen faculty, 11 Ph.D. students, and 1 postdoctoral fellow shared their work
Competition Celebrates Graduate Research at UConn
Three-Minute Thesis presentations decode the complexities of master’s and doctoral research at UConn, with prizes at stake
Bridging Policy and Technology: Social Work’s Zhao Explores Telehealth and Rural Substance Use Care
'When you change a policy, you're not just changing the policy itself, but everything downstream: how resources get allocated, how services get delivered, and ultimately, patient health outcomes'
Different Paths, Shared Purpose: MSW Students Find a Place for Policy Practice at IMRP
MSW students can complete their practicum placement at the UConn School of Public Policy's Institute of Municipal and Regional Policy (IMRP), contributing to policy research and legislative issues affecting Connecticut communities
UConn Students Prepare to Support Black Men’s Mental Health Through New Mentorship Program
"Black men and boys can experience unique pressures and challenges, and as social workers, we need to understand how discrimination, economic inequities, family dynamics, and societal expectations around masculinity can affect their mental health."
Social Work, Medical Students Collaborate to Help Connecticut’s Underserved Communities
Nine 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 populations
UConn School of Social Work Prepares Next Generation of Election Workers
The UConn Hartford NextGen Elections Program will prepare up to 10 UConn students to serve as poll workers and election moderators during Connecticut’s 2026 elections
New Postdocs Bring Expertise in Social Policy, Clinical Decision-Making to the School of Social Work
Jon Ahuna and Tobias Kindler will serve two-year appointments with the School's Innovations Institute and Humphreys Institute for Political Social Work.
New Social Work Students Encouraged to Embrace the Possibilities of the Profession
More 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. 28