School of Social Work
SSW Doctoral Student Selected as a Robert Wood Johnson Health Policy Scholar
Doctoral student Alberto Cifuentes Jr., was recently selected as a member of the 2018 cohort of the Robert Wood Johnson Health Policy Research Scholars (HPRS) program. “I am excited and honored to be selected as a Health Policy Research Scholar” stated Alberto. “My research explores the relationship between stigma and the sexual health outcomes of […]
School of Social Work Welcomes Two New Faculty Members
The School of Social Work welcomed two new faculty members this fall who have primary responsibilities in the new Bachelor of Social Work program. “We are excited to welcome these new scholars and teachers to our already accomplished faculty. Their contributions to research, teaching and community engagement will benefit our students and the social work […]
One Woman Makes a Difference
Arvia Walker, ’13 MSW will be honored by the Connecticut Women’s Education and Legal Fund (CWEALF) at their One Woman Makes a Difference awards dinner. The annual event celebrates women who make a difference in the lives of women and girls in Connecticut. Arvia received her Master’s in Social Work with a concentration in Community […]
MSW Student Awarded Minority Fellowship from CSWE
MSW student Danielle Leblanc is an award recipient of the Council on Social Work Education’s Minority Fellowship Program (CSWE MFP). The Master’s Minority Fellowship Program is a program designed to enhance the training of full-time, master’s-level, direct practice social work students in their final year of study. MFP award recipients must identify mental health and/or substance […]
MSW Alumna Recipient of the CSWE PIE Award
Sherise Truman ’18 MSW will receive the Council on Social Work Education’s (CSWE) Partners in International Education (PIE) Student award at the CSWE Annual Program Meeting in Florida. As an intern for Dr. Rebecca Thomas, Sherise was involved in several International Center projects and qualitative research teams interviewing Karen refugees in the Hartford community and […]
PhD Student Selected for Emerging Scholar Award
PhD student, Lorin Mordecai MSW, LSW, was selected for the Emerging Scholar Award at the Ninth International Conference on Sport and Society in Miami, FL. A small number of Emerging Scholar Awards are given annually to outstanding graduate students and emerging scholars with an active research interest in the themes of the conference. As a recipient […]
Social Work Student Receives Outstanding Senior Women Academic Achievement Award
Trisha-Ann Hawthorne-Noble ’18 MSW received the 2018 UConn Outstanding Senior Women Academic Achievement Award. The award recognizes women students who have excelled academically and demonstrate high achievement in research and service to the University community. The award is given annually and sponsored by the UConn Provost’s Office, Alumni, and the Women’s Center. Dr. Ann Marie […]
Commencement 2018
The Class of 2018 will mark the end of their time here at Commencement ceremonies May 5-7. Read on for stories about the graduating seniors, where they are headed, and the memories they are taking with them.
Dr. Nina Heller Reappointed Dean of School of Social Work
Dr. Nina Heller, Professor of Social Work, was appointed Interim Dean of the School of Social Work in July 2015, and she was appointed to the permanent position in July 2016. Under her leadership as Dean, Nina has successfully relocated the School of Social Work from West Hartford to Hartford, established a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program, and gained the respect of faculty and colleagues from […]
Social Work Research Team Examining Human Trafficking
Miriam Valdovinos is collaborating with Rebecca Thomas, associate professor of social work, and former student Lisa Yagaloff on a needs-assessment project for the Trafficking in Persons Council in Connecticut.