Helen Bader School of Social Welfare
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https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/
💛🖤Social Work + Criminal Justice & Criminology at UW-Milwaukee
✨BSW, MSW, Online MSW
✨BSCJC, Online BSCJC, Master’s
✨1st Crime Analysis in WI
✨PhD in Social Welfare
💛🖤Social Work + Criminal Justice & Criminology at UW-Milwaukee
✨BSW, MSW, Online MSW
✨BSCJC, Online BSCJC, Master’s
✨1st Crime Analysis in WI
✨PhD in Social Welfare
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📢 NEW COURSE FOR SPRING 2026!
💡 Sign up for SOC WRK 600: AI and Technology in Health and Social Services to build knowledge and skills to critically evaluate, develop, and implement AI-driven solutions to enhance human services.
🔗 Search SOC WRK 600 at catalog.uwm.edu/course-search to learn more!
💡 Sign up for SOC WRK 600: AI and Technology in Health and Social Services to build knowledge and skills to critically evaluate, develop, and implement AI-driven solutions to enhance human services.
🔗 Search SOC WRK 600 at catalog.uwm.edu/course-search to learn more!
November 6, 2025 at 7:01 PM
📢 NEW COURSE FOR SPRING 2026!
💡 Sign up for SOC WRK 600: AI and Technology in Health and Social Services to build knowledge and skills to critically evaluate, develop, and implement AI-driven solutions to enhance human services.
🔗 Search SOC WRK 600 at catalog.uwm.edu/course-search to learn more!
💡 Sign up for SOC WRK 600: AI and Technology in Health and Social Services to build knowledge and skills to critically evaluate, develop, and implement AI-driven solutions to enhance human services.
🔗 Search SOC WRK 600 at catalog.uwm.edu/course-search to learn more!
Social Work Associate Professor Yura Lee is furthering the study of dementia care by using virtual reality to help Asian immigrants with dementia bring back meaningful memories of their home. @uwmappgero.bsky.social #dementia @alzassociation.bsky.social
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“Going Home” with Virtual Reality Provides a Unique Study Opportunity for Dementia Researchers
The "Going Home" project is a reminiscence-based intervention using virtual reality to help Asian immigrants with dementia and their family caregivers bring back meaningful memories of their home.
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October 22, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Social Work Associate Professor Yura Lee is furthering the study of dementia care by using virtual reality to help Asian immigrants with dementia bring back meaningful memories of their home. @uwmappgero.bsky.social #dementia @alzassociation.bsky.social
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📆 Mark your calendars! The Office of Applied Gerontology is hosting a virtual open house Oct. 28 at 1 p.m.
Learn about:
✨ Age-friendly communities
✨ Scholarships
✨ Undergraduate and graduate programs
✨ The Student Gerontology Association
📌 More details to come. We hope you join us!
Learn about:
✨ Age-friendly communities
✨ Scholarships
✨ Undergraduate and graduate programs
✨ The Student Gerontology Association
📌 More details to come. We hope you join us!
September 11, 2025 at 7:31 PM
📆 Mark your calendars! The Office of Applied Gerontology is hosting a virtual open house Oct. 28 at 1 p.m.
Learn about:
✨ Age-friendly communities
✨ Scholarships
✨ Undergraduate and graduate programs
✨ The Student Gerontology Association
📌 More details to come. We hope you join us!
Learn about:
✨ Age-friendly communities
✨ Scholarships
✨ Undergraduate and graduate programs
✨ The Student Gerontology Association
📌 More details to come. We hope you join us!
The Department of Social Work at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is seeking to fill one full-time tenured or tenure-track, open rank faculty position.
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Open Rank Faculty
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September 16, 2025 at 8:43 PM
The Department of Social Work at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is seeking to fill one full-time tenured or tenure-track, open rank faculty position.
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The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Helen Bader School of Social Welfare invites applications for the position of Program Director for a new Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) program, launching in Fall 2026.
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Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) Program Director
Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Position Title: Doctorate of Social Work ...
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September 16, 2025 at 8:41 PM
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Helen Bader School of Social Welfare invites applications for the position of Program Director for a new Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) program, launching in Fall 2026.
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Healthcare professionals, join us Monday, Oct. 13, for the Southeastern Wisconsin Caregiving Symposium. Explore the needs of the most hidden and vulnerable caregivers – children, youth and young adults. Social Work Professor Melinda S. Kavanaugh to keynote. Register: bit.ly/3UVyuWm
August 29, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Healthcare professionals, join us Monday, Oct. 13, for the Southeastern Wisconsin Caregiving Symposium. Explore the needs of the most hidden and vulnerable caregivers – children, youth and young adults. Social Work Professor Melinda S. Kavanaugh to keynote. Register: bit.ly/3UVyuWm
"I always studied where I was going, but you can’t really know a place until you are there." uwm.edu/news/one-yea... #studyabroad
One year, three continents: UWM student makes the most of studying abroad
Callie Ylvisaker did something no one else has ever done: She completed all three study abroad programs offered by the Helen Bader School of Social Welfare at UWM, all within a calendar year.
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July 9, 2025 at 5:56 PM
"I always studied where I was going, but you can’t really know a place until you are there." uwm.edu/news/one-yea... #studyabroad
The #UWM University Center at Waukesha County Technical College offers streamlined credit transfers, admission support and coursework in high-demand fields like business and #socialwork.
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UW-Milwaukee, WCTC partner to expand bachelor's degree options
The partnership comes after UWM at Waukesha closed its campus at the end of last semester.
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June 24, 2025 at 3:36 PM
The #UWM University Center at Waukesha County Technical College offers streamlined credit transfers, admission support and coursework in high-demand fields like business and #socialwork.
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Undergrad social work students develop skills to assess and screen those at risk of dying by suicide. #SuicidePrevention #socialworkers #MentalHealthAwareness
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New microcredential prepares future social workers to help prevent suicide
Social work professors Lisa Berger and Colleen Galambos developed the microcredential Suicide Prevention Across the Lifespan to fill the gap in suicide prevention education for social workers.
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June 3, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Undergrad social work students develop skills to assess and screen those at risk of dying by suicide. #SuicidePrevention #socialworkers #MentalHealthAwareness
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The Office of Applied Gerontology's annual free WEAAD webinar is June 11 from 9-11:30 a.m. Join us as we explore the theme "Financial Exploitation: Ethical and Legal Considerations for Older Adults."
Visit bit.ly/OAG2025WEAAD or scan the QR code to register!
Visit bit.ly/OAG2025WEAAD or scan the QR code to register!
May 22, 2025 at 7:44 PM
The Office of Applied Gerontology's annual free WEAAD webinar is June 11 from 9-11:30 a.m. Join us as we explore the theme "Financial Exploitation: Ethical and Legal Considerations for Older Adults."
Visit bit.ly/OAG2025WEAAD or scan the QR code to register!
Visit bit.ly/OAG2025WEAAD or scan the QR code to register!
LUKi & the Lights was created to help children around the world understand #ALS in an easily accessible way. uwm.edu/news/uwm-pro...
UWM professor’s film about ALS screens at Milwaukee Film Festival
"LUKi & the Lights" was created to help children around the world understand the disease in an easily accessible way. The story follows the lovable robot LUKi as his mobility declines and he lives wit...
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April 28, 2025 at 8:54 PM
LUKi & the Lights was created to help children around the world understand #ALS in an easily accessible way. uwm.edu/news/uwm-pro...
By supporting the Helen Bader School of Social Welfare this #414forUWM Giving Days, you are investing in the future of compassionate, skilled professionals, who will strengthen our communities for years to come!
April 11, 2025 at 4:01 PM
By supporting the Helen Bader School of Social Welfare this #414forUWM Giving Days, you are investing in the future of compassionate, skilled professionals, who will strengthen our communities for years to come!
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Artistic Representations of Aging 2025 will be held on May 2 at the UWM Student Union!
This free event features a photo exhibition, free film screening, and expert talkback. See you there!
This free event features a photo exhibition, free film screening, and expert talkback. See you there!
March 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Artistic Representations of Aging 2025 will be held on May 2 at the UWM Student Union!
This free event features a photo exhibition, free film screening, and expert talkback. See you there!
This free event features a photo exhibition, free film screening, and expert talkback. See you there!
Research is everywhere—and it impacts us all. www.jsonline.com/story/opinio...
UWM has weathered cuts, delivered research to improve health and commerce | Opinion
As chancellor of a university that is supported in part by taxpayer dollars, I am keenly aware of the importance of not overspending.
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February 28, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Research is everywhere—and it impacts us all. www.jsonline.com/story/opinio...
Through aging together project, #UWM researcher finds significant reduction in relational ageism - defined as concerns about being judged by others based on your age. #ageism #agingtogether @uwmappgero.bsky.social
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Ageism in health care is a $63 billion problem. An expert offers 8 ways to combat it
Ageism in healthcare is often an overlooked form of discrimination, yet its effects can significantly impact the quality of care older adults receive.
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February 24, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Through aging together project, #UWM researcher finds significant reduction in relational ageism - defined as concerns about being judged by others based on your age. #ageism #agingtogether @uwmappgero.bsky.social
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Explore the incarceration system and its impact on individuals within the context of UWM and Wisconsin. States of #incarceration Feb. 24 to March 14. uwm.edu/set/from-inc...
February 20, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Explore the incarceration system and its impact on individuals within the context of UWM and Wisconsin. States of #incarceration Feb. 24 to March 14. uwm.edu/set/from-inc...
Social Work Assistant Professor Andrew Steward's research brings together people 50+ for candid conversations on aging and ageism. www.nextavenue.org/how-the-agin... @uwmappgero.bsky.social
How the Aging Together Project Tackles Ageism
Good things happened when older adults talked candidly with each other about aging
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February 18, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Social Work Assistant Professor Andrew Steward's research brings together people 50+ for candid conversations on aging and ageism. www.nextavenue.org/how-the-agin... @uwmappgero.bsky.social
UW-Milwaukee's College of Community Engagement & Professions seeks a dedicated Academic Advisor to support student success and academic growth! 🌟Guide students and make a difference in higher education!
Learn more: jobs.uwm.edu/postings/39953
Learn more: jobs.uwm.edu/postings/39953
ACADEMIC ADVISOR
The Academic Advisor engages students in decision making processes and promotes appropriate and responsible choices on academic matters such as course selection and degree requirements. Maintains appr...
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January 29, 2025 at 6:38 PM
UW-Milwaukee's College of Community Engagement & Professions seeks a dedicated Academic Advisor to support student success and academic growth! 🌟Guide students and make a difference in higher education!
Learn more: jobs.uwm.edu/postings/39953
Learn more: jobs.uwm.edu/postings/39953
We're hiring!
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) invites applications for four open-rank, tenure-line faculty positions as part of our Healthy People and Populations Cluster Hire Initiative.
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The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) invites applications for four open-rank, tenure-line faculty positions as part of our Healthy People and Populations Cluster Hire Initiative.
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January 24, 2025 at 6:38 PM
We're hiring!
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) invites applications for four open-rank, tenure-line faculty positions as part of our Healthy People and Populations Cluster Hire Initiative.
jobs.chronicle.com/job/37781311
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) invites applications for four open-rank, tenure-line faculty positions as part of our Healthy People and Populations Cluster Hire Initiative.
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Congratulations to all of our #SSWR2025 presenters! Learn more about the Helen Bader School at SSWR: uwm.edu/socialwelfar...
January 22, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Congratulations to all of our #SSWR2025 presenters! Learn more about the Helen Bader School at SSWR: uwm.edu/socialwelfar...
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The UWM Helen Bader Office of Applied Gerontology is now accepting submissions for the 2025 Artistic Representations of Aging Photo Competition! UWM students, alumni, and community members are encouraged to participate.
Submissions are due by March 4. More information here: uwm.edu/socialwelfar...
Submissions are due by March 4. More information here: uwm.edu/socialwelfar...
Artistic Representations of Aging 2025 Photo Competition
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January 7, 2025 at 4:35 PM
The UWM Helen Bader Office of Applied Gerontology is now accepting submissions for the 2025 Artistic Representations of Aging Photo Competition! UWM students, alumni, and community members are encouraged to participate.
Submissions are due by March 4. More information here: uwm.edu/socialwelfar...
Submissions are due by March 4. More information here: uwm.edu/socialwelfar...
Young adult caregivers face unique challenges and lack targeted support. "They fall into every potential crack that exists," says HBSSW social work professor Melinda S. Kavanaugh. www.npr.org/2024/12/23/n...
For young adults, caregiving isn't just hard. It can shape you for life
Caregiving responsibilities can cut young people off from peers and interrupt their emerging life story. And there's been little research or support directed at this group. That's starting to change.
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December 26, 2024 at 9:03 PM
Young adult caregivers face unique challenges and lack targeted support. "They fall into every potential crack that exists," says HBSSW social work professor Melinda S. Kavanaugh. www.npr.org/2024/12/23/n...
UWM researchers presented at the Gerontological Society of America's Annual Scientific Meeting in Seattle. #GSA2024 @uwmappgero.bsky.social
December 4, 2024 at 3:59 PM
UWM researchers presented at the Gerontological Society of America's Annual Scientific Meeting in Seattle. #GSA2024 @uwmappgero.bsky.social
Social Work Assistant Professor Andrew Steward:
"We really need to ramp up the training across the board for all medical professionals to have competence in working with older people." #ageism #healthcare
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"We really need to ramp up the training across the board for all medical professionals to have competence in working with older people." #ageism #healthcare
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Ageism in healthcare; How to improve your balance and prevent falls
First, we talk about age discrimination in the healthcare system with social work scholar Andrew Steward. Then, it’s exercising for fall prevention with Susan Frikken and Jill Renken. Wisconsin Public...
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November 21, 2024 at 5:39 PM
Social Work Assistant Professor Andrew Steward:
"We really need to ramp up the training across the board for all medical professionals to have competence in working with older people." #ageism #healthcare
www.wpr.org/shows/larry-...
"We really need to ramp up the training across the board for all medical professionals to have competence in working with older people." #ageism #healthcare
www.wpr.org/shows/larry-...