School of Social Work
SSW’s Innovations Institute Hosts Inaugural Youth/Family Behavioral Health Research Summit
The attendees' expertise and perspectives are crucial to establishing a policy research agenda that bridges academic rigor with practical application and implementation considerations
Lane ’09 Ph.D. Named New Director of the Humphreys Institute for Political Social Work
Shannon Lane’s research interests include political social work, political justice, social policy, and voting rights and engagement
New BSW, MSW Students Welcomed during School of Social Work Convocation
“By choosing social work, you’re choosing a profession rooted in courage, service, justice, and hope." — Convocation keynote speaker Ayesha Clarke ’06, ’18 MSW
Welcome Home, Huskies
The fall 2025 semester officially starts when classes convene on Monday, Aug. 25
Building A World Where Young People Thrive: SSW’s Innovations Institute Hosts 2025 Training Institutes
The UConn School of Social Work’s Innovations Institute offered more than 160 workshops focusing on ways to improve outcomes for children, young adults, and families
Carolan Awarded NIH Loan Repayment Award in Recognition of her Long-COVID Research
Kelsi Carolan, assistant professor in UConn’s School of Social Work, is investigating the effects of long-COVID on employment, family and social relationships, and mental health
Hilton Foundation Supports Okpych’s Study on College Outcomes for Former Foster Care Youth
Associate Professor Nathanael Okpych will examine both the human stories and the institutional factors behind student success
Cavallo ’08 MSW Appointed CEO of Community Mental Health Affiliates
For more than 20 years, Grace Cavallo has worked to implement innovative treatment models to better care for individuals seeking recovery from mental health and substance use issues
UConn Professor and Alumni Encourage Social Workers and Students to Influence Federal Public Policy through the Regulatory Process
Keeping up to date on the regulatory arena is critical now more than ever