School of Social Work

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Commencement 2026 at a Glance

More than 8,000 Huskies heard their names called as they make the transition from “student” to “alumnus”

Connecticut Adelante! Scholar Maricielo Valencia Celadita '26 MSW celebrates and represents the country of Peru during the UConn School of Social Work Commencement Ceremony held May 9, 2026 at the UConn Storrs campus.

Social Work Graduates Urged to Lead with Compassion, Advocacy at UConn Commencement

The UConn School of Social Work awarded more than 190 BSW, MSW, and Ph.D. degrees during UConn's 147th Commencement Ceremony

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UConn Celebrates Promotion and Tenure of Faculty for 2026

Evaluations for promotion, tenure, and reappointment apply the highest standards of professional achievement in scholarship, teaching, and service for each faculty member evaluated

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UConn Provost Announces 2026 Awards for Excellence in Community Engaged Scholarship

The Provost's Awards for Excellence in Community Engaged Scholarship (PAECES) recognize scholarly activities that integrate community engagement with research, creative work, and teaching

Connecticut ¡Adelante! Scholars Nicole Vega '26 MSW and Jeimy Tiga '26 MSW outside the School of Social Work building in Hartford. 

19 Bilingual CT ¡Adelante! Scholars to Graduate with MSW Degrees

The Connecticut ¡Adelante! Scholars Program offers MSW students bilingual Spanish/English clinical training to address the growing need for Spanish-speaking social workers in Connecticut

Two of the Women's Health Interest Group students

Harm Reduction and Food Insecurity: Urban Health/AHEC Scholars Make the Connection

Interprofessional health students in the Women’s Health Interest Group (IG) take action to organize and distribute healthy food bag donations to community women in need.

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UConn’s Class of 2026: By the Numbers

A look at the newest group of Husky alums by the numbers

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9 School of Social Work Alumni Honored at Awards Reception

Alumni recognized for exceptional contributions and impact, mentoring, and demonstrating outstanding leadership in the field of social work

Sukhmani Singh

Social Work Faculty Honored with Provost Award for Excellence in Community-Engaged Scholarship

School of Social Work Assistant Professor Sukhmani Singh examines inequities within the criminal and juvenile legal system(s), with particular attention to state minoritized youth and formerly incarcerated adults

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UConn To Hold Memorial Service For Students Who Have Passed Away

This annual ceremony will take place in the Student Union Ballroom at UConn Storrs