UConn School of Social Work @uconnssw.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Chanee Fabius, the Judith M. Zachs Family Professor in Aging, recently presented her study titled “Family and Paid Care Coordination in Home Care for Older Adults With and Without Dementia” at the 4th Biennial Conference on Caregiving Research hosted by the Family Caregiving Collaborative. 000
UConn School of Social Work @uconnssw.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Join us in congratulating UConn School of Social Work Assistant Professor Sukhmani Singh, Ph.D. for receiving a 2026 Provost’s Award for Excellence in Community-Engaged Scholarship in the Emerging Scholar Research category Sept. 29! 👏 📚 👨🎓 000
UConn School of Social Work @uconnssw.bsky.social · 29/09/2026As part of a new research study on understanding parent-children perspectives of food insecurity, Assistant Professor Alex Forté is searching for potential participants. Learn more: socialwork.uconn.edu/foodinsecuri...socialwork.uconn.eduResearch Study: Understanding Parent-Child Perspectives of Food Insecurity | School of Social Work | University of ConnecticutPARTICIPANTS NEEDED Does your family have enough to eat? Can you afford to feed your family nutritious meals? Do you know where your next meal will come fro ... 001
UConn School of Social Work @uconnssw.bsky.social · 29/09/2026How will artificial intelligence shape the future of social work? Join the UConn School of Social Work for "Social Work in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: A Symposium Exploring Research, Practice, and Policy" 📅 Nov. 9, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. UConn School of Law | Hartford 👉 s.uconn.edu/aisocialwork 001
UConn School of Social Work @uconnssw.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Both UConn School of Social Work Stamford cohorts recently gathered for their first in-person day of classes! The MSW program is designed for students residing in the southwestern area of Connecticut who are interested in a flexible course schedule outside of traditional work hours. 👨🎓 000
UConn School of Social Work @uconnssw.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Nine Urban Service Track/Area Health Education Center (UST/AHEC) Scholars from the UConn School of Social Work are learning alongside medical, dental, nursing, and pharmacy students to help address the health needs of marginalized populations. today.uconn.edu/2026/09/soci...today.uconn.eduSocial Work, Medical Students Collaborate to Help Connecticut’s Underserved Communities - UConn TodayNine Urban Service Track/Area Health Education Center (UST/AHEC) Scholars from the UConn School of Social Work are learning alongside medical, dental, nursi ... 010
UConn School of Social Work @uconnssw.bsky.social · 15/09/2026The UConn Hartford NextGen Elections Program will prepare up to 10 UConn students, including social work students, to serve as poll workers and election moderators during Connecticut’s 2026 elections. 🗳️ today.uconn.edu/2026/09/next...today.uconn.eduUConn School of Social Work Prepares Next Generation of Election Workers - UConn TodayThe UConn Hartford NextGen Elections Program will prepare up to 10 UConn students to serve as poll workers and election moderators during Connecticut’s 2026 ... 000
UConn School of Social Work @uconnssw.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Congratulations to UConn School of Social Work alumna Breana Bietsch ’25 Ph.D (SSW), LMSW, on her recent manuscript published in the Journal of Social Work Education! www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... 000
UConn School of Social Work @uconnssw.bsky.social · 14/09/2026The UConn School of Social Work is hiring a full-time, open-rank, tenure-line position. We seek a highly motivated, productive, and collaborative scholar committed to advancing research and education in addictions and behavioral health. jobs.hr.uconn.edu/en-us/job/49... 000
UConn School of Social Work @uconnssw.bsky.social · 08/09/2026On Sept. 2, the UConn Hartford campus (including several members of the UConn School of Social Work community) celebrated the new school year at the 5th annual Welcome Back Block Party & Resource Fair! WELCOME BACK UCONN HARTFORD HUSKIES! 000
UConn School of Social Work @uconnssw.bsky.social · 08/09/2026🌈 Registration is open (AND FREE FOR STUDENTS!) for the 14th Annual LGBTQ Research Symposium! The theme is: "Critical Hope: Queering Care, Belonging, and Survival." 📅 Sept. 17–18, 2026 💻 Virtual Event 🎤 50+ presentations 🔗 Register today: lgbtqresearchsymposium.com 000
UConn School of Social Work @uconnssw.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Join us in welcoming the UConn School of Social Work’s new postdoctoral fellows! 👏👏👨🎓 Jon Ahuna is the Sheila A. Pires Postdoctoral Research Fellow and Tobias Kindler is the Postdoc.Mobility Fellow funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation. Learn more! today.uconn.edu/.../new-post... 000
UConn School of Social Work @uconnssw.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Join us for an information session about our UConn Ph.D. Program in Social Work at 4 p.m. Sept. 15. Faculty and students will share information about the doctoral program, admission, the curriculum, and what life is life as a Ph.D. student. events.uconn.edu/school-of-so... 000
UConn School of Social Work @uconnssw.bsky.social · 02/09/2026UConn Professor Rebecca Thomas recently returned from Komotini, Greece where she presented at the Southeast Europe Academic Women’s Leadership Network’s 5th International Summer School. Dr. Thomas, lectured on “The dimensions of preparing for collaborative joint international research.” 000
UConn School of Social Work @uconnssw.bsky.social · 01/09/2026On Nov. 6, join researchers, policymakers, social service leaders, and practitioners from Connecticut and beyond for a half-day symposium exploring Al's opportunities, challenges, and implications for social work and social service delivery. REGISTER NOW at s.uconn.edu/aisocialwork. 000
UConn School of Social Work @uconnssw.bsky.social · 18/08/2026UConn School of Social Work and UConn Hartford undergraduate students now have the opportunity to live in downtown Hartford at the new Pratt Street Residence Hall. today.uconn.edu/2026/08/comm...today.uconn.eduCommunity Excitement, Full Occupancy Mark Opening of Hartford Student Housing - UConn Today'UConn is Hartford, and Hartford is UConn' 021
UConn School of Social Work @uconnssw.bsky.social · 18/08/2026SOCIAL WORKERS ARE IN DEMAND! According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report, employment opps for social workers are projected to GROW FASTER than average across the next decade! About 74,000 openings for social workers are projected each year. socialwork.uconn.edu/social-work-... 000
UConn School of Social Work @uconnssw.bsky.social · 03/08/2026We're accepting applications for the next Social Work Practice Fellows (SWPF) Certificate Program in Supervision! This 36-hour certificate program focuses on some of the most complex issues that challenge supervisors. MSW required. Learn more at: socialwork.uconn.edu/ssw-continui... 000
UConn School of Social Work @uconnssw.bsky.social · 28/07/2026“Finding affordable, reliable childcare remains one of the biggest challenges facing Connecticut families,” said Samantha Lawrence, assistant research professor at the UConn School of Social Work and PI of the 2025 Connecticut Parent/Caregiver Survey study. today.uconn.edu/2026/07/2025...today.uconn.eduNew UConn Survey Finds 53% of Connecticut Parents Say Childcare is Too Expensive - UConn TodayStatewide survey conducted by UConn and the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood provides an updated benchmark for tracking childcare access and affordability 011
UConn School of Social Work @uconnssw.bsky.social · 28/07/2026New research co-authored by UConn SSW's Nathanael J. Okpych highlights the importance of campus support programs for students who have experienced foster care, homelessness, or other circumstances that make them independent as they pursue higher education. Read: link.springer.com/article/10.1... 012
UConn School of Social Work @uconnssw.bsky.social · 21/07/2026🎉 Congratulations to our newest UConn SSW Ph.D. alumni! Their research addresses some of today's most pressing social issues—from food insecurity, refugee rights, and substance use treatment to religious trauma, early intervention services, and the experiences of women serving in the military. 000
UConn School of Social Work @uconnssw.bsky.social · 07/07/2026UConn School of Social Work's Innovations Institute has formed a strategic collaboration that expands leadership development and continuing education for behavioral health professionals across the U.S. today.uconn.edu/2026/07/ucon...today.uconn.eduUConn’s Innovations Institute Advances Behavioral Health Leadership Through New Partnership - UConn TodayThe collaborative aims to elevate professional development standards, disseminate critical leadership resources, and support behavioral health care for chil ... 011
UConn School of Social Work @uconnssw.bsky.social · 07/07/2026In a recent SuRGe Ahead podcast, Meg Paceley, associate professor and interim associate dean for academic affairs at UConn School of Social Work, speaks about the implications of the sociopolitical climate on queer and transgender youth and their families. srgcollective.com/podcast/srgcollective.comPodcastCheck out our most recent episodes of our premiere SuRGe Ahead Podcast, where we highlight SRG Collective members and their research, pedagogy, and praxis with bi-monthly releases. You can find us … 001
UConn School of Social Work @uconnssw.bsky.social · 30/06/2026Ph.D. student Craig Mortley is the recipient of the 2026 Gladstein Family Human Rights Institute Dissertation Research Fellowship! Craig examines how asylum law, immigration enforcement regimes, and institutional practices shape access to protection, safety, and belonging for LGBTQ+ asylum seekers. 031
UConn School of Social Work @uconnssw.bsky.social · 30/06/2026UConn School of Social Work mourns the loss of former associate professor Barbara A. Dicks, who died on June 21. Dr. Dicks served on the faculty from 1989 to 2013. She specialized in public health, HIV/AIDS advocacy, and mentoring students of color. www.davisfuneralhomenc.com/obituaries/B...davisfuneralhomenc.comObituary information for Barbara Ann Dicks, Ph.D.View Barbara Ann Dicks, Ph.D.'s obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more. 010
UConn School of Social Work @uconnssw.bsky.social · 23/06/2026UConn School of Social Work's MSW program prepares students who are passionate about helping others to improve individual and community well-being. Apply for our affordable, fully online MSW program by July 1! socialwork.uconn.edu/masters-soci... 011
UConn School of Social Work @uconnssw.bsky.social · 23/06/2026📣 Civic engagement doesn’t start and end at the ballot box.🗳🇺🇸 In a recent feature, Shannon Lane, director of the Nancy A. Humphreys Institute for Political Social Work at UConn SSW, highlights the many ways community members can make a difference year-round. www.nancyonnorwalk.com/beyond-votin...nancyonnorwalk.comBeyond Voting: How participation in Norwalk can happen year-round | Nancy on NorwalkNORWALK, Conn. — From public comment periods to volunteer boards and neighborhood organizations, Norwalk leaders say residents have more opportunities to pa ... 011
UConn School of Social Work @uconnssw.bsky.social · 15/06/2026📚 New research by UConn School of Social Work Assistant Professor Rupal Parekh examines advance care planning among “solo agers” — older adults who may not have family or close friends available to make decisions for them if they become incapacitated. lnkd.in/e4FuTyr2 011
UConn School of Social Work @uconnssw.bsky.social · 15/06/2026Are you ready to take your social work education to the next degree? On June 25, join us for an information session about the UConn School of Social Work Ph.D. program! Learn more about the program, course work, career preparation and how it may align with your goals. Register: lnkd.in/eJ9ZG7CN 000
UConn School of Social Work @uconnssw.bsky.social · 10/06/2026On The Civic Power Playbook podcast, UConn School of Social Work's Shannon Lane discusses civic engagement, voting rights, and the power of community. today.uconn.edu/2026/06/lane...today.uconn.eduLane Discusses Civic Engagement, Voting Rights, Power of Community on National Podcast - UConn TodayUConn School of Social Work's Shannon Lane emphasized that individuals have meaningful opportunities to participate in democracy and strengthen their c ... 010
UConn School of Social Work @uconnssw.bsky.social · 10/06/2026Congrats to Breana Bietsch ’25 Ph.D (SSW), LMSW! The methods portion of her Ph.D. dissertation was published in the Journal of Social Service Research on June 8! 👏 The study explores the lived experiences of older LGBTQIA+ adults through an Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) plan. 🏳️🌈 000
UConn School of Social Work @uconnssw.bsky.social · 10/06/2026Are you planning on attending the 2026 NASW Conference? Be sure to join UConn School of Social Work's Milagros Marrero-Johnson, MSW, at 10:15 a.m. June 13! She'll speak on "Social Work’s Role in Advancing Anti-Racism, Collective Liberation, and Justice-Centered Leadership.” 000
UConn School of Social Work @uconnssw.bsky.social · 10/06/2026The UConn School of Social Work Doctoral Fellowship Awards Committee recently announced seven winners of doctoral program internal awards. This year, the committee awarded $32,500 across five funding programs. today.uconn.edu/2026/06/7-sc...today.uconn.eduSeven School of Social Work Doctoral Students Awarded - UConn Today"This was one of the most competitive cycles we have seen in the history of the doctoral program." 000
UConn School of Social Work @uconnssw.bsky.social · 10/06/2026UConn School of Social Work's Dr. Cristina Wilson recently spoke to doctoral students at Robert Stempel College of Public Health & Social Work at Florida International University about "AI in Teaching & Research: Opportunities, Risks and Misconduct." 000
UConn School of Social Work @uconnssw.bsky.social · 01/06/2026On May 28, UConn School of Social Work's Milagros Marrero-Johnson, MSW, attended the Latinas in Leadership Symposium held at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford. www.latinasandpower.com/sym.../2026-... 100
UConn School of Social Work @uconnssw.bsky.social · 01/06/2026The UConn School of Social Work Innovations Institute is a founding member of the newly formed Children’s Behavioral Health Collective (CBH) Collective! 🧑🦱🧒👧 Learn more at s.uconn.edu/bhcollectives.uconn.eduNational Behavioral Health Collective to Improve Services for Children & Families | Innovations Institute | School of Social Work | University of ConnecticutMAY 20, 2026 –A new Children’s Behavioral Health Collective (the CBH Collective), of which Innovations Institute is a founding member, was formed to leverag ... 000
UConn School of Social Work @uconnssw.bsky.social · 27/05/2026UConn School of Social Work Ph.D. student Laura Moynihan is the co-author of a new paper published May 18 in Pediatric Blood & Cancer. 💛 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.... 000
UConn School of Social Work @uconnssw.bsky.social · 26/05/2026In an editorial published in the May 2026 issue of Families in Society, UConn SSW Professor Cristina Mogro-Wilson explains how mentorship is a cornerstone of the social work profession. Read the full editorial: journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.... 000
UConn School of Social Work @uconnssw.bsky.social · 26/05/2026On June 3, join UConn School of Social Work's Sukhmani Singh for a discussion on “Our Voices, Our Rights: Civic Engagement After Reentry.” Learn more about the barriers to reentry such as voting, housing, and employment. @ 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 3 at Hartford Public Library. 000
UConn School of Social Work @uconnssw.bsky.social · 26/05/2026During the annual UConn Women’s Advance Conference on May 15, UConn School of Social Work's Milagros Marrero-Johnson presented a workshop: “Authenticity as Power: Belonging and Well-Being during Turbulent Times.” 💬💙 The conference is a professional development opportunity. 000
UConn School of Social Work @uconnssw.bsky.social · 26/05/2026The Health Resources & Services Administration Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery (STAR) Loan Repayment Program offers eligible substance use disorder (SUD) treatment clinicians and community health workers up to $250,000 toward your student loans. bhw.hrsa.gov/funding/appl... 000
UConn School of Social Work @uconnssw.bsky.social · 20/05/2026UConn School of Social Work welcomes our community to join us in a virtual memorial service on May 27, celebrating the life of Gabe Botero, Jr. ’11, ’15 (SSW), MSW, LCSW (Sept. 26, 1987 — April 22, 2026). The service begins at 5 p.m. EST, Wednesday, May 27. Zoom link: s.uconn.edu/gabebotero 000
UConn School of Social Work @uconnssw.bsky.social · 20/05/2026Congratulations to UConn School of Social Work Associate Professor Caitlin Elsaesser who received a UConn AAUP Excellence Award in Teaching Innovation for integrating mindfulness into social work education! today.uconn.edu/2026/05/scho...today.uconn.eduSchool of Social Work Faculty Honored for Teaching Innovation - UConn TodayUConn School of Social Work Associate Professor Caitlin Elsaesser received a UConn AAUP Excellence Award in Teaching Innovation for integrating mindfulness ... 000
UConn School of Social Work @uconnssw.bsky.social · 20/05/2026On May 9, the UConn School of Social Work awarded more than 190 BSW, MSW, and Ph.D. degrees during the university's 147th Commencement Ceremony.🎓💚👏💚🎓💙👏 today.uconn.edu/2026/05/soci...today.uconn.eduSocial Work Graduates Urged to Lead with Compassion, Advocacy at UConn Commencement - UConn TodayThe UConn School of Social Work awarded more than 190 BSW, MSW, and Ph.D. degrees during UConn's 147th Commencement Ceremony 000
UConn School of Social Work @uconnssw.bsky.social · 20/05/2026A paper authored by four UConn SSW faculty and students—“Understanding Climate Change Crisis Through a Post-Colonial Lens: Comparing Perspectives of Global North and Global South Youth and Young Adults”—is published in the Journal of Policy Practice and Research. link.springer.com/article/10.1... 000
UConn School of Social Work @uconnssw.bsky.social · 20/05/2026Join us in congratulating 19 bilingual CT ¡Adelante! Scholars who graduated with a MSW degree during the UConn School of Social Work commencement ceremony on May 9! 👏🎓 Students receive clinical training to address the growing need for Spanish-speaking social workers. today.uconn.edu/2026/05/19-b... 000
UConn School of Social Work @uconnssw.bsky.social · 05/05/2026UConn MSW students Alana Frenkel, Heidi Bradway, and Alyssa Gomes-Normil recently participated in the Northeast Connecticut Family Health and Wellness Day. They spoke to attendees about social work as a profession and offered resources on mental health and transportation options. 000
UConn School of Social Work @uconnssw.bsky.social · 04/05/2026Thinking about pursuing a Master of Social Work? Learn more and apply for UConn's fully online MSW program by July 1! 000
UConn School of Social Work @uconnssw.bsky.social · 30/04/2026The Board of Trustees recently approved three faculty promotions within the UConn School of Social Work. 👏📚👏🎓 Congratulations to Gio Iacono, promoted to Associate Professor with tenure; Rupal Parekh, promoted to Associate Professor with tenure; and Marlene Matarese, promoted to Research Professor. 000
UConn School of Social Work @uconnssw.bsky.social · 28/04/2026Shannon Lane, director of the UConn School of Social Work's Nancy A. Humphreys Institute for Political Social Work, presented the plenary session during the NASW-NJ Annual Conference on April 27. The conference's theme was "Rooted in Values: Reclaiming Social Work's Political Soul." 000