UConn School of Social Work
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The official page of the UConn School of Social Work, ranked No. 28 by U.S. News & World Report, among the top 9% of graduate social work programs nationwide and No. 1 in Connecticut. We offer BSW, MSW and Ph.D. degrees in social work.
📆 Reminder! If you plan to apply for Summer Block, please complete the interest form by Monday, December 1. You will be notified by Monday, December 8, if there is enough interest for us to accept applications. Applications will be due on Monday, January 5.📆
socialwork.uconn.edu/summer-block/
socialwork.uconn.edu/summer-block/
November 20, 2025 at 3:52 PM
📆 Reminder! If you plan to apply for Summer Block, please complete the interest form by Monday, December 1. You will be notified by Monday, December 8, if there is enough interest for us to accept applications. Applications will be due on Monday, January 5.📆
socialwork.uconn.edu/summer-block/
socialwork.uconn.edu/summer-block/
🎓 Are you considering a Master's in Social Work degree? 🎓 UConn School of Social Work is offering upcoming virtual information sessions! Learn more about the degree program, curriculum, field education requirements, and options for completing the degree.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:18 PM
🎓 Are you considering a Master's in Social Work degree? 🎓 UConn School of Social Work is offering upcoming virtual information sessions! Learn more about the degree program, curriculum, field education requirements, and options for completing the degree.
connect.grad.uconn.edu/portal/msw_i...
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In Families in Society, Zachs Endowed Professor Cristina Mogro-Wilson reflects on the challenges of doing social work in a time of political uncertainty, economic strain, and deep cultural division.
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November 18, 2025 at 6:40 PM
In Families in Society, Zachs Endowed Professor Cristina Mogro-Wilson reflects on the challenges of doing social work in a time of political uncertainty, economic strain, and deep cultural division.
journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....
#socialwork #UConnSSW
journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....
#socialwork #UConnSSW
🧠🗣️ In "Social Work & AI: Distinguishing Between Hype, Harm & Hope,” learn about what AI is, what it can do for practitioners, and how to think about ethical practice with AI tools.
>Tuesday, Nov. 18
>10 to 11:30 a.m.
> Virtual via Webex
Register: socialwork.uconn.edu/2025/09/30/s...
>Tuesday, Nov. 18
>10 to 11:30 a.m.
> Virtual via Webex
Register: socialwork.uconn.edu/2025/09/30/s...
November 17, 2025 at 7:04 PM
🧠🗣️ In "Social Work & AI: Distinguishing Between Hype, Harm & Hope,” learn about what AI is, what it can do for practitioners, and how to think about ethical practice with AI tools.
>Tuesday, Nov. 18
>10 to 11:30 a.m.
> Virtual via Webex
Register: socialwork.uconn.edu/2025/09/30/s...
>Tuesday, Nov. 18
>10 to 11:30 a.m.
> Virtual via Webex
Register: socialwork.uconn.edu/2025/09/30/s...
Are you food insecure or want to help those who are? Donate, volunteer, or seek assistance! Scan the QR codes to learn more about these local-to-Hartford resources and opportunities.
#uconnssw #foodinsecurity
#uconnssw #foodinsecurity
November 17, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Are you food insecure or want to help those who are? Donate, volunteer, or seek assistance! Scan the QR codes to learn more about these local-to-Hartford resources and opportunities.
#uconnssw #foodinsecurity
#uconnssw #foodinsecurity
12:15 p.m. TODAY! Careers in Therapy Panel featuring UConn SSW's Director of Recruitment and Admissions Kathy Birnie, LMSW. Learn about careers in the helping professions.
November 14, 2025 at 4:44 PM
12:15 p.m. TODAY! Careers in Therapy Panel featuring UConn SSW's Director of Recruitment and Admissions Kathy Birnie, LMSW. Learn about careers in the helping professions.
Attention social workers and students! The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Connecticut Chapter is hosting a Fall Virtual Lobby Day Skills Training from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 21. Free!
Learn more and register here:
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Learn more and register here:
quinnipiac.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
November 12, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Attention social workers and students! The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Connecticut Chapter is hosting a Fall Virtual Lobby Day Skills Training from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 21. Free!
Learn more and register here:
quinnipiac.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Learn more and register here:
quinnipiac.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
⭐️The UConn School of Social Work Innovations Institute recently hosted the Northeast Pyramid Model Conference, focusing on the pyramid model—a framework for supporting the social and emotional development of young children. 👩🦱👶👧 About 450 participants attended.
#nepyramid2025 #uconnssw
#nepyramid2025 #uconnssw
November 11, 2025 at 3:22 PM
⭐️The UConn School of Social Work Innovations Institute recently hosted the Northeast Pyramid Model Conference, focusing on the pyramid model—a framework for supporting the social and emotional development of young children. 👩🦱👶👧 About 450 participants attended.
#nepyramid2025 #uconnssw
#nepyramid2025 #uconnssw
On Nov. 13, learn about the DCF Child Welfare Workforce Training Program. A cohort of up to five MSW students will receive a $4,000 scholarship to prepare for employment at a Connecticut DCF office after completing their MSW degree.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:38 PM
On Nov. 13, learn about the DCF Child Welfare Workforce Training Program. A cohort of up to five MSW students will receive a $4,000 scholarship to prepare for employment at a Connecticut DCF office after completing their MSW degree.
👶 events.uconn.edu/school-of-so...
👶 events.uconn.edu/school-of-so...
When older adults can no longer drive, they often rely on others for rides. In a new manuscript, Rupal Parekh, assistant professor in the School of Social Work, proposes a data-driven approach to assess the geospatial burden experienced by ride providers.
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November 8, 2025 at 4:27 PM
When older adults can no longer drive, they often rely on others for rides. In a new manuscript, Rupal Parekh, assistant professor in the School of Social Work, proposes a data-driven approach to assess the geospatial burden experienced by ride providers.
www.preprints.org/frontend/man...
www.preprints.org/frontend/man...
Caitlin Elsaesser, associate professor, and Vivien Roman-Hampton, Ph.D. student and research assistant, recently shared their inspiring work at the International Society for Contemplative Research Conference (Nov. 3–6) at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
#UConnSSW #socialwork
#UConnSSW #socialwork
November 7, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Caitlin Elsaesser, associate professor, and Vivien Roman-Hampton, Ph.D. student and research assistant, recently shared their inspiring work at the International Society for Contemplative Research Conference (Nov. 3–6) at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
#UConnSSW #socialwork
#UConnSSW #socialwork
Are you ready to dig deeper, challenge systems, and lead groundbreaking research in social work? The UConn SSW Ph.D. program is designed for scholars like YOU.
✨ Faculty mentorship
📚 Rigorous research training
🌍 A community dedicated to social justice
More: socialwork.uconn.edu/phd-social-w...
✨ Faculty mentorship
📚 Rigorous research training
🌍 A community dedicated to social justice
More: socialwork.uconn.edu/phd-social-w...
November 6, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Are you ready to dig deeper, challenge systems, and lead groundbreaking research in social work? The UConn SSW Ph.D. program is designed for scholars like YOU.
✨ Faculty mentorship
📚 Rigorous research training
🌍 A community dedicated to social justice
More: socialwork.uconn.edu/phd-social-w...
✨ Faculty mentorship
📚 Rigorous research training
🌍 A community dedicated to social justice
More: socialwork.uconn.edu/phd-social-w...
MSW students: Are you interested in getting more involved, building community, and making your voice heard? The UConn School of Social Work Graduate Student Organization (GSO) is looking for new executive board members! socialwork.uconn.edu/gso/
November 5, 2025 at 3:41 PM
MSW students: Are you interested in getting more involved, building community, and making your voice heard? The UConn School of Social Work Graduate Student Organization (GSO) is looking for new executive board members! socialwork.uconn.edu/gso/
🧑🎓👩🎓💥🏆Applications close Wednesday, Nov. 5 for the School of Social Work Alumni Board of Champions—a vibrant group of alumni committed to supporting students and strengthening our community.
Apply Now! forms.office.com/r/qSJB835ZJg
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Apply Now! forms.office.com/r/qSJB835ZJg
#uconnssw
November 4, 2025 at 7:22 PM
🧑🎓👩🎓💥🏆Applications close Wednesday, Nov. 5 for the School of Social Work Alumni Board of Champions—a vibrant group of alumni committed to supporting students and strengthening our community.
Apply Now! forms.office.com/r/qSJB835ZJg
#uconnssw
Apply Now! forms.office.com/r/qSJB835ZJg
#uconnssw
Are you considering a Master of Social Work degree? Attend our upcoming virtual information at 6 p.m., Monday, Nov. 5 to learn about the MSW program, curriculum, concentrations, campus options, the application, and what makes our program unique!
Register: connect.grad.uconn.edu/register/?id...
Register: connect.grad.uconn.edu/register/?id...
October 31, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Are you considering a Master of Social Work degree? Attend our upcoming virtual information at 6 p.m., Monday, Nov. 5 to learn about the MSW program, curriculum, concentrations, campus options, the application, and what makes our program unique!
Register: connect.grad.uconn.edu/register/?id...
Register: connect.grad.uconn.edu/register/?id...
The National Association of Social Workers-Connecticut (NASW/CT) invites all UConn SSW students to a NASW-CT Community Hour on Thursday, Nov. 6. NASW-CT leaders want to hear from you!
The event starts at 4 p.m. on Zoom. Scan the QR code to register.
The event starts at 4 p.m. on Zoom. Scan the QR code to register.
October 31, 2025 at 12:35 PM
The National Association of Social Workers-Connecticut (NASW/CT) invites all UConn SSW students to a NASW-CT Community Hour on Thursday, Nov. 6. NASW-CT leaders want to hear from you!
The event starts at 4 p.m. on Zoom. Scan the QR code to register.
The event starts at 4 p.m. on Zoom. Scan the QR code to register.
Attention UConn School of Social Work students! 👦👩👱♀️Please join us on Monday, Nov. 3 for a virtual information session about the Individuals, Groups and Families Summer Block Program! See your email for the webex link.
Learn more at socialwork.uconn.edu/summer-block/.
Learn more at socialwork.uconn.edu/summer-block/.
October 30, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Attention UConn School of Social Work students! 👦👩👱♀️Please join us on Monday, Nov. 3 for a virtual information session about the Individuals, Groups and Families Summer Block Program! See your email for the webex link.
Learn more at socialwork.uconn.edu/summer-block/.
Learn more at socialwork.uconn.edu/summer-block/.
Save the date! ⏰On Nov. 10, the ORS Speaker Series presents Professor Daniel Neill from New York University! Dr. Neill will speak on Machine Learning for Urban Public Health. The talk takes place at the UConn School of Social Work and virtually. Lunch will be provided for in-person attendees.
October 29, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Save the date! ⏰On Nov. 10, the ORS Speaker Series presents Professor Daniel Neill from New York University! Dr. Neill will speak on Machine Learning for Urban Public Health. The talk takes place at the UConn School of Social Work and virtually. Lunch will be provided for in-person attendees.
Wellness Week continues! Today, from noon to 1 p.m., embrace your inner artist! Supplies for drawing, painting, and sculpting will be provided at the UConn School of Social Work.
Snacks and coffee/tea available throughout the week!
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Snacks and coffee/tea available throughout the week!
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October 29, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Wellness Week continues! Today, from noon to 1 p.m., embrace your inner artist! Supplies for drawing, painting, and sculpting will be provided at the UConn School of Social Work.
Snacks and coffee/tea available throughout the week!
events.uconn.edu/scho.../even...
Snacks and coffee/tea available throughout the week!
events.uconn.edu/scho.../even...
In Wellbeing, Space and Society, UConn SSW Assistant Professor Alexandria Forté and her colleagues investigate the relationship between the presence of neighborhood amenities and parent-reported intensity of depression and anxiety among older youth.
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October 28, 2025 at 5:45 PM
In Wellbeing, Space and Society, UConn SSW Assistant Professor Alexandria Forté and her colleagues investigate the relationship between the presence of neighborhood amenities and parent-reported intensity of depression and anxiety among older youth.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
We'd like to thank all SSW faculty, students, alumni, and friends who attended the Council on Social Work Education’s 71st Annual Meeting last week in Denver!
Seven UConn School of Social Work faculty, 12 Ph.D. students, and one SSW research consultant made 11 presentations of their work. #CSWE25
Seven UConn School of Social Work faculty, 12 Ph.D. students, and one SSW research consultant made 11 presentations of their work. #CSWE25
October 28, 2025 at 4:22 PM
We'd like to thank all SSW faculty, students, alumni, and friends who attended the Council on Social Work Education’s 71st Annual Meeting last week in Denver!
Seven UConn School of Social Work faculty, 12 Ph.D. students, and one SSW research consultant made 11 presentations of their work. #CSWE25
Seven UConn School of Social Work faculty, 12 Ph.D. students, and one SSW research consultant made 11 presentations of their work. #CSWE25
We've got that fall feeling here at the UConn Hartford campus and UConn School of Social Work. #uconnssw #hartfordct #fallvibes
October 27, 2025 at 1:58 PM
We've got that fall feeling here at the UConn Hartford campus and UConn School of Social Work. #uconnssw #hartfordct #fallvibes
In a recent issue of The Imprint, UConn School of Social Work Associate Professor Nathanael Okpych advocates for flexible financial aid policies, expanded tuition waivers, and more reliable funding for campus support programs for foster youth.
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October 23, 2025 at 12:40 PM
In a recent issue of The Imprint, UConn School of Social Work Associate Professor Nathanael Okpych advocates for flexible financial aid policies, expanded tuition waivers, and more reliable funding for campus support programs for foster youth.
imprintnews.org/.../experts-...
imprintnews.org/.../experts-...
The UConn School of Social Work is accepting applications for regular MSW admission at the Hartford campus!
⏰The deadline to apply is Nov. 1, 2025.⏰
socialwork.uconn.edu/masters-soci...
⏰The deadline to apply is Nov. 1, 2025.⏰
socialwork.uconn.edu/masters-soci...
October 22, 2025 at 2:52 PM
The UConn School of Social Work is accepting applications for regular MSW admission at the Hartford campus!
⏰The deadline to apply is Nov. 1, 2025.⏰
socialwork.uconn.edu/masters-soci...
⏰The deadline to apply is Nov. 1, 2025.⏰
socialwork.uconn.edu/masters-soci...