School of Social Work
UConn Supporting Community Wellness at the 3rd Annual Black Family Wellness Expo
Hundreds of community members attended the 3rd Annual Black Family Wellness Expo in Hartford.
March 24, 2026 | Linda Sprague Martinez, HDI
Social Work Researcher Uses Photography to Explore Lived Experiences of Immigrants in Armenia
Through a unique qualitative research method, School of Social Work Professor Rebecca Thomas can reveal emotional insights that cannot be articulated through words alone
March 18, 2026 | Olivia Drake
Researcher Receives Dean’s Incentive Award to Study Youth Experiences with Food Insecurity
UConn School of Social Work Assistant Professor Alexandria B. Forte will interview adolescents and their caregivers to better understand how their food insecurity perspectives may differ
March 18, 2026 | Olivia Drake
UConn’s Campaign School for Social Workers Ignites Political Leadership
During the 30th annual event, participants from 18 different states learned how social workers can step into political roles and better their communities
March 4, 2026 | Olivia Drake
UConn Community Testifies at General Assembly Hearing on Graduate Loan Access
UConn faculty, students, and alumni from social work, nursing, and physical therapy shared their support for Senate Bill 8, which proposes creating a state-level graduate student loan program to help offset anticipated federal reductions
February 19, 2026 | Olivia Drake
Smith to Develop Perspectives on Gender-Based Violence Course as 2026 Service Learning Fellow
The new course, developed by Service Learning Fellow Ellen Smith, will include a service-learning component that connects students with community organizations working to prevent and respond to gender-based violence
February 18, 2026 | Olivia Drake
School of Social Work Alumni Share Career Pathways with BSW Students
During a moderated panel, UConn alumni and staff offered firsthand insights into their day-to-day work as social workers
February 17, 2026 | Olivia Drake
UConn Research Informs Policy Debate on Expanding Juvenile Parole Eligibility in Connecticut
UConn researcher Sukhmani Singh’s new report to the Connecticut Sentencing Commission shows that people released under the state’s juvenile parole law have low recidivism rates and face significant reentry challenges, informing ongoing debates about sentencing reform
February 13, 2026 | Olivia Drake
Innovations Institute to Lead National Center Aimed at Supporting Youth Mental Health Systems
The School of Social Work's Innovations Institute received a five-year grant from SAMHSA to spearhead the National Training & Technical Assistance Center for Child, Youth & Family Mental Health
February 4, 2026 | Michelle Boardman, Innovations Institute
Urban Health/AHEC Scholars Spark Transformation in Individuals and Communities
Students bring their passion and talents to more than 4,000 community members statewide annually.
February 2, 2026 | Barbara O’Neill, PhD, RN