News

Apr 7, 2016

2016 Spring Symposium: Emerging Issues in Integrated Behavioral Heath Care

The spring 2016 symposium, Integrated Behavioral Health: Emerging Models of Health Care was held March 2nd and drew over 200 attendees from around the state. Students representing seven different universities were in attendance. A range of professionals including social workers, physicians, nurses, pharmacists, addiction specialists, counselors, health directors and policy advocates came together for a…

Mar 30, 2016

BSW Student Lorrinda Janik Writes Article for The New Social Worker Online

Read BSW Student Lorrinda Janik’s article now!

Mar 24, 2016

Grad Students Display Innovative Work at Research Symposium

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences was well represented Wednesday at the 2016 Graduate Student Research Symposium. A total of 43 Humanities and Social Sciences students from 14 different graduate programs presented their work at the annual symposium, which showcases research from across campus through poster presentations that are judged by faculty.

Feb 28, 2016

MSW Candidates Present Department of Social Work Student Report

See attached for the Student Report… a collection of news from the department, faculty, NASW and student organization happenings put together by the Department of Social Work Advisory Board. Report was prepared by MSW Candidates Jenna Horgan and Elizabeth Patrick.  Report can be accessed here

Feb 24, 2016

2016 Volunteer/Career Fair

On February 23rd, 2016 the Department of Social Work held our Annual Volunteer/Career Fair. A total of 15 agencies participated in the event held in Caldwell Hall. Students and faculty from various disciplines in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences were able to discuss and connect with agency representatives.  The Department of Social Work has myriad connections to…

Feb 19, 2016

Social Work Student Scores Big Against Duke

Social Work student Jennifer Mathurin scored big during win against Duke on January 14th, 2016 Great job Jen! and Go Pack! Click here to read the article!

Feb 19, 2016

In The News: Department Head Featured in NASW Article

Department of Social Work head, Dr. Karen Bullock was recently featured in a National Association of Social Work (NASW) Article entitled End-of-life Cultural Competence Need Grows.  Read the article here!

Feb 18, 2016

Social Work Student Feature – Joelle Jacobs

Social Work student and soon-to-be graduate Joelle Jacobs was recently featured on the Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity website (OIED).  Use this link to read the article!

Dec 21, 2015

Year in Review: Top Humanities and Social Sciences Stories of 2015

As another year comes to an end, take a look back at some of our favorite stories from 2015. This snapshot of the innovative and purposeful work that stems from our students, faculty, alumni and friends, underscores a fact that's clearer now than ever: the humanities and social sciences are not just relevant to solving the problems of the 21st Century, they are essential.

Nov 17, 2015

Where There’s A Will … Nontraditional Student Studies Abroad

Thomasina Williams is a nontraditional student who is willing to step outside the familiar. A social work major, wife and mother of two, she's the first member of her family to attend college. And this summer, she packed her bags and traveled to Italy, where she learned Italian and studied the history and culture of land far from home. She says she's a changed person, and glad for it. Read the Q & A.