School of Social Work

The Connecticut State Capitol building in Hartford.

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'

UConn School of Social Work professor Cristina Wilson poses for a photo in front of the School of Social Work Building on the UConn Hartford campus on Sept. 1, 2022.

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.

Taylor Vander Laan, a social worker from Grand Rapids Mich., practices sharing his story during the Humphreys Institute for Political Social Work campaign school for social workers at the Hartford Club on Feb. 23, 2024.

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'

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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.

A woman in a public setting looks with determination at the open screen of a laptop computer.

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

Four people smile at the camera, wearing life jackets.

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

Two young women of color look at a smart phone while sitting together in a park.

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'

Aerial image of the University of Connecticut during Fall 2023.

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.

A young father sits on a carpeted floor, spoonfeeding his infant child.

UConn School of Social Work’s Innovations Institute Expands Expertise to Promote the Well-being of Infants and Young Children

'For some children the need for mental health support—and the questions their parents have around social and emotional development—start well before school'