School of Social Work
Student Pursues Joint Graduate Degrees in Social Work, Public Policy
"I could see how intertwined the two fields are and it made sense to study them together, especially with the internship opportunities and the range of career paths it opens up.”
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.
Social Work Researcher Uses Photography to Explore Lived Experiences of Immigrants in Armenia
Through Photo Elicitation Interviewing, School of Social Work Professor Rebecca Thomas can reveal emotional insights that cannot be articulated through words alone
Researcher Receives Dean’s Incentive Award to Study Youth Experiences with Food Insecurity
With support of a Dean’s Incentive Award, UConn School of Social Work Assistant Professor Alexandria Forte aims to ensure that policies, programs, and social work interventions reflect the lived realities of young people experiencing food insecurity
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
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
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
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
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
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