School of Social Work
In Memoriam: UConn School of Social Work Professor Alex Gitterman
Gitterman joined the UConn School of Social Work faculty in 1999, later serving as Zachs professor and director of the Ph.D. program.
Social Work, CLAS Professors Co-Lead Effort to Promote a Policy Agenda for Latino and Puerto Rican Communities in Connecticut
'The Latino Summit has not only marked a significant milestone in our collective journey towards empowerment but also established a new benchmark for meaningful dialogue and action'
Cristina Wilson, Ph.D., appointed to the Zachs Chair in Social Work
Wilson is a nationally and internationally recognized researcher in the area of health disparities, with a specific emphasis on Latino communities.
UConn’s Campaign School for Social Workers Challenges Everyone Affected by Politics to Get Involved
'Politics can feel like an insiders’ game, so we work to give attendees the knowledge, skills, and confidence to participate'
Q&A: Meet the School of Social Work Ph.D. Student Alberto Cifuentes, Jr.
Cifuentes, Jr.’s research focuses on the effects of stigmatization on an under-studied group: male sex workers.
UConn School of Social Work Launches Fully Online and Part-time Master’s Degree Program
The new program offers access and affordability to meet the growing demand for social workers nationwide
Kesem: Camp, Care, and Connections for Kids Impacted by a Parent’s Cancer
Camp Kesem UConn is gearing up to host its third summer camp to support children whose caregivers have cancer
Study Finds Young Women of Color in Hartford Use Social Media to Navigate Relationships and Meet Developmental Needs
'Social media allows girls to connect with their peers and friends, to nurture and observe the growth of these relationships, and to work out issues in those relationships'
InCHIP Seeds New Projects Aimed at Improving Human Health
InCHIP has funded seven innovative pilot studies that aim to improve public and human health and wellbeing consistent with UConn's mission
Dr. Linda Sprague Martinez Named Director of the Health Disparities Institute at UConn Health
The Health Disparities Institute at UConn Health is now led by Director Dr. Linda Sprague Martinez, also a newly appointed affiliate faculty member in the UConn School of Social Work.