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Behind the Scenes at UGA’s School of Social Work: Virtual Tour
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Come along as we take you on a tour of the UGA Social Work building, one of the most unique and historic locations on campus, from its accessible facilities and cozy common areas to its scenic classrooms and river deck.
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Join us for our next CEU event on Thursday, February 19, 2026, in person at the School of Social Work building and on Zoom. $25 and $4 for parking. PCOS, Trauma, and Child Safety. Enter $25 at the link to register: https://estore.uga.edu/C27063_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=654&SINGLESTORE=true
February 5, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Join us for our next CEU event on Thursday, February 19, 2026, in person at the School of Social Work building and on Zoom. $25 and $4 for parking. PCOS, Trauma, and Child Safety. Enter $25 at the link to register: https://estore.uga.edu/C27063_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=654&SINGLESTORE=true
Fall 2026 MSW Applications are still open! The MSW Standard Application Deadline is March 20, 2026, for Athens, Gwinnett, and Online programs. Apply today: https://ssw.uga.edu/degrees-programs/msw/admissions/
February 2, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Fall 2026 MSW Applications are still open! The MSW Standard Application Deadline is March 20, 2026, for Athens, Gwinnett, and Online programs. Apply today: https://ssw.uga.edu/degrees-programs/msw/admissions/
On this Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a message from Dr. Llewellyn Cornelius, Donald L. Hollowell Distinguished Professor of Social Justice and Civil Rights, and Director of our Center for Social Justice, Human and Civil Rights.
January 19, 2026 at 1:00 PM
On this Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a message from Dr. Llewellyn Cornelius, Donald L. Hollowell Distinguished Professor of Social Justice and Civil Rights, and Director of our Center for Social Justice, Human and Civil Rights.
At #SSWR2026 this week, we're joined by Jennifer Noel, a third-year student at the University of Georgia majoring in Psychology, who is presenting alongside Assistant Professor Gaurav Sinha. University of Georgia Society for Social Work and Research
January 16, 2026 at 6:02 PM
At #SSWR2026 this week, we're joined by Jennifer Noel, a third-year student at the University of Georgia majoring in Psychology, who is presenting alongside Assistant Professor Gaurav Sinha. University of Georgia Society for Social Work and Research
"The Clarke Middle Health Center offers an innovative service-learning and practicum clinic site for medical, law and social work students working collectively to close gaps in health care for school district students, families and staff." https://ow.ly/qH3850XW7eU
UGA honored with national Carnegie classification for community engagement - UGA Today
The prestigious recognition spotlights the University of Georgia's service partnerships and statewide impact.
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January 13, 2026 at 4:02 PM
"The Clarke Middle Health Center offers an innovative service-learning and practicum clinic site for medical, law and social work students working collectively to close gaps in health care for school district students, families and staff." https://ow.ly/qH3850XW7eU
The UGA School of Social Work will be at the Society for Social Work and Research Annual Conference this week, January 14-18, in Washington, D.C.! Click this link to view a full guide of all of our faculty and student presenters: https://ow.ly/sZiC50XVBmu
January 12, 2026 at 5:01 PM
The UGA School of Social Work will be at the Society for Social Work and Research Annual Conference this week, January 14-18, in Washington, D.C.! Click this link to view a full guide of all of our faculty and student presenters: https://ow.ly/sZiC50XVBmu
Nearly half of college students have tried CBD products, according to new research from Jennie Pless, a doctoral student in the UGA School of Social Work.
https://news.uga.edu/1-in-4-college-students-use-cbd-monthly/
https://news.uga.edu/1-in-4-college-students-use-cbd-monthly/
December 22, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Nearly half of college students have tried CBD products, according to new research from Jennie Pless, a doctoral student in the UGA School of Social Work.
https://news.uga.edu/1-in-4-college-students-use-cbd-monthly/
https://news.uga.edu/1-in-4-college-students-use-cbd-monthly/
The faculty, staff, and students of the University of Georgia School of Social Work wish you a warm and festive holiday season!
December 19, 2025 at 7:02 PM
The faculty, staff, and students of the University of Georgia School of Social Work wish you a warm and festive holiday season!
We’re excited to bring a full, 5-day EMDR Basic Training to campus in collaboration with EMDR Consulting! January 5–9, 2026, at the UGA School of Social Work building in Athens, GA. Registration closes December 25 at 11:59 PM. https://linktr.ee/ugasocialwork
December 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM
We’re excited to bring a full, 5-day EMDR Basic Training to campus in collaboration with EMDR Consulting! January 5–9, 2026, at the UGA School of Social Work building in Athens, GA. Registration closes December 25 at 11:59 PM. https://linktr.ee/ugasocialwork
Meet the hard workers, risk-takers, and culture-shapers of this year's social work Bulldog 100 — the top 100 fastest-growing organizations owned or led by UGA alumni. Betsy Mejias, MSW'09, is the owner of The Abundant Life Institute, which provides mental health counseling in Winder, Georgia.
December 17, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Meet the hard workers, risk-takers, and culture-shapers of this year's social work Bulldog 100 — the top 100 fastest-growing organizations owned or led by UGA alumni. Betsy Mejias, MSW'09, is the owner of The Abundant Life Institute, which provides mental health counseling in Winder, Georgia.
Meet the hard workers, risk-takers, and culture-shapers of this year's social work Bulldog 100 — the top 100 fastest-growing organizations owned or led by UGA alumni. Jamie Lackey, MSW '02, is the owner/CEO of Helping Mamas Inc., which provides essential baby items and period products to families.
December 16, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Meet the hard workers, risk-takers, and culture-shapers of this year's social work Bulldog 100 — the top 100 fastest-growing organizations owned or led by UGA alumni. Jamie Lackey, MSW '02, is the owner/CEO of Helping Mamas Inc., which provides essential baby items and period products to families.
We’re excited to bring a full, 5-day EMDR Basic Training to campus in collaboration with EMDR Consulting! January 5–9, 2026, at the UGA School of Social Work building in Athens, GA. Registration closes December 25 at 11:59 PM. https://linktr.ee/ugasocialwork
December 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM
We’re excited to bring a full, 5-day EMDR Basic Training to campus in collaboration with EMDR Consulting! January 5–9, 2026, at the UGA School of Social Work building in Athens, GA. Registration closes December 25 at 11:59 PM. https://linktr.ee/ugasocialwork
Congratulations to Hee Yun Lee, Professor and Director of the Institute for Nonprofit Organizations at the University of Georgia School of Social Work, who has been selected for the 2026 class of fellows of the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare (AASWSW). https://ow.ly/vz7g50XFRJk
December 9, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Congratulations to Hee Yun Lee, Professor and Director of the Institute for Nonprofit Organizations at the University of Georgia School of Social Work, who has been selected for the 2026 class of fellows of the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare (AASWSW). https://ow.ly/vz7g50XFRJk
Gaurav Sinha, an assistant professor at the University of Georgia’s School of Social Work, says there exists an intricate connection between mental health and financial well-being, particularly in young adults.
https://ow.ly/Bhnv50XCLaF
https://ow.ly/Bhnv50XCLaF
Debt stress can ruin the holidays, especially for young adults. How to handle it
A researcher at University of Georgia says managing debt and setting financial boundaries can reduce gift-giving stress and lead to a happier holiday season.
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December 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Gaurav Sinha, an assistant professor at the University of Georgia’s School of Social Work, says there exists an intricate connection between mental health and financial well-being, particularly in young adults.
https://ow.ly/Bhnv50XCLaF
https://ow.ly/Bhnv50XCLaF
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@ugasocialwork.bsky.social is hiring 2 open-rank tenure-track faculty w/joint appointments in our new School of Medicine in: (1) digital mental health, & (2) digital behavioral health for substance use disorders. Learn more about these positions & apply here: www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/460...
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The School of Social Work seeks tenure-track faculty at the assistant, associate, or full professor ranks for joint appointments with a newly established School of Medicine in Digital Behavioral Healt...
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December 1, 2025 at 7:21 PM
@ugasocialwork.bsky.social is hiring 2 open-rank tenure-track faculty w/joint appointments in our new School of Medicine in: (1) digital mental health, & (2) digital behavioral health for substance use disorders. Learn more about these positions & apply here: www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/460...
As Caitlin Grdinich nears the end of her final semester in the dual MPH/MSW program at the University of Georgia School of Social Work, she will also soon finish nearly half a decade of service to the Athens area with Campus Kitchen at UGA.
https://ow.ly/9tck50XuHEO
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November 20, 2025 at 2:43 PM
As Caitlin Grdinich nears the end of her final semester in the dual MPH/MSW program at the University of Georgia School of Social Work, she will also soon finish nearly half a decade of service to the Athens area with Campus Kitchen at UGA.
https://ow.ly/9tck50XuHEO
https://ow.ly/9tck50XuHEO
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In 2024, UGA generated $8.4 billion in economic activity statewide. The university’s economic development work has led to thousands of jobs created or retained, millions in capital investment and business growth, stronger communities and more resilient local economies!
https://t.uga.edu/3LLf70O
https://t.uga.edu/3LLf70O
UGA’s unified approach to economic development drives Georgia forward - UGA Today
Innovation, outreach and workforce development anchor the University of Georgia's statewide economic impact.
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November 17, 2025 at 9:23 PM
In 2024, UGA generated $8.4 billion in economic activity statewide. The university’s economic development work has led to thousands of jobs created or retained, millions in capital investment and business growth, stronger communities and more resilient local economies!
https://t.uga.edu/3LLf70O
https://t.uga.edu/3LLf70O
Congratulations to Professor Kristina Jaskyte and Thomas P. Holland Distinguished Professor Hee Yun Lee, who are included in the 2025 Stanford University–Elsevier World’s Top 2% Scientists List. https://elsevier.digitalcommonsdata.com/datasets/btchxktzyw/8
October 30, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Congratulations to Professor Kristina Jaskyte and Thomas P. Holland Distinguished Professor Hee Yun Lee, who are included in the 2025 Stanford University–Elsevier World’s Top 2% Scientists List. https://elsevier.digitalcommonsdata.com/datasets/btchxktzyw/8
Older adults face a high risk of isolation, especially after they retire. A recent study from the University of Georgia suggests smartphones, computers and tablets may help older adults stay connected. https://news.uga.edu/tech-use-linked-to-better-social-health/
Technology use may keep older adults healthier
Older adults who use smartphones and computers are more socially engaged than their less tech-savvy peers, according to new UGA research.
news.uga.edu
October 28, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Older adults face a high risk of isolation, especially after they retire. A recent study from the University of Georgia suggests smartphones, computers and tablets may help older adults stay connected. https://news.uga.edu/tech-use-linked-to-better-social-health/
Dr. Yingying Zeng recently published a review of existing studies on healthcare access for immigrant people living in rural America.
https://www.wuga.org/local-news/2025-10-25/uga-research-discovers-new-directions-for-rural-healthcare-access-for-immigrants
https://www.wuga.org/local-news/2025-10-25/uga-research-discovers-new-directions-for-rural-healthcare-access-for-immigrants
UGA research discovers new directions for rural healthcare access for immigrants
Research shows that residents of rural America face more challenges when trying to access healthcare than urban dwelling people.
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October 27, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Dr. Yingying Zeng recently published a review of existing studies on healthcare access for immigrant people living in rural America.
https://www.wuga.org/local-news/2025-10-25/uga-research-discovers-new-directions-for-rural-healthcare-access-for-immigrants
https://www.wuga.org/local-news/2025-10-25/uga-research-discovers-new-directions-for-rural-healthcare-access-for-immigrants
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This past year has been marked by extraordinary growth, impactful achievements, and a steadfast commitment to excellence. Thanks to the support of our students, faculty, staff, and alumni and friends, we continue to ascend to new heights in teaching, research, and service. https://t.uga.edu/4qoMpCP
October 23, 2025 at 1:53 PM
This past year has been marked by extraordinary growth, impactful achievements, and a steadfast commitment to excellence. Thanks to the support of our students, faculty, staff, and alumni and friends, we continue to ascend to new heights in teaching, research, and service. https://t.uga.edu/4qoMpCP
Congratulations to Dr. Maurice C. Daniels, Dean Emeritus and Professor Emeritus of the UGA School of Social Work, who has been selected for the 2025 class of NASW Social Work Pioneers. NASW https://ow.ly/nYNN50XaIw8
October 20, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Congratulations to Dr. Maurice C. Daniels, Dean Emeritus and Professor Emeritus of the UGA School of Social Work, who has been selected for the 2025 class of NASW Social Work Pioneers. NASW https://ow.ly/nYNN50XaIw8
Two new “stackable” degree programs — an MBA-MSW and an MBA-Master of Arts in Nonprofit Management & Leadership (MA NML) — combine the expertise of two of the nation’s leading schools in their fields. University of Georgia Terry College of Business University of Georgia
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https://ow.ly/cmUq50XaHOT
New Master’s Degree Offerings Combine Business and Social Work - School of Social Work
The University of Georgia’s School of Social Work and the Terry College of Business have launched two programs centered on social innovation: an MBA-MSW and an MBA-Master of Arts in Nonprofit Management & Leadership.
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October 15, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Two new “stackable” degree programs — an MBA-MSW and an MBA-Master of Arts in Nonprofit Management & Leadership (MA NML) — combine the expertise of two of the nation’s leading schools in their fields. University of Georgia Terry College of Business University of Georgia
https://ow.ly/cmUq50XaHOT
https://ow.ly/cmUq50XaHOT
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On May 17th, unite to honor those struggling mentally, remember lost lives to suicide, and promote healing in our community. Let’s join in solidarity— because suicide is a preventable death. We can break the silence together, spark hope, and save lives.
April 25, 2025 at 10:35 PM
On May 17th, unite to honor those struggling mentally, remember lost lives to suicide, and promote healing in our community. Let’s join in solidarity— because suicide is a preventable death. We can break the silence together, spark hope, and save lives.
Come along as we take you on a tour of the UGA Social Work building, one of the most unique and historic locations on campus, from its accessible facilities and cozy common areas to its scenic classrooms and river deck.
youtu.be/mOGeN6kWZRI?...
youtu.be/mOGeN6kWZRI?...
Behind the Scenes at UGA’s School of Social Work: Virtual Tour
YouTube video by UGA SocialWork
youtu.be
February 6, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Come along as we take you on a tour of the UGA Social Work building, one of the most unique and historic locations on campus, from its accessible facilities and cozy common areas to its scenic classrooms and river deck.
youtu.be/mOGeN6kWZRI?...
youtu.be/mOGeN6kWZRI?...