School of Social Work
SSW Faculty and Alumni Receive NASW Awards
Dr. Catherine Medina and Nelly Rojas Schwan PhD, ’81 MSW were recognized by the Connecticut Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers for their contributions to the Social Work profession. Associate Professor Catherine Medina received the Educator of the Year award. She is the chair of the Policy Practice concentration, former director of the […]
Dr. Parekh Presents on Strengths and Risk Factors of Aging Alone
Dr. Rupal Parekh was recently invited to present her research at Hofstra/Northwell School of Medicine at the annual Spielman Award Department of Medicine Grand Rounds. Her presentation, “Elder Orphans and the Unbefriended: Risk Factors and Strengths of Aging Alone,” was presented to an audience of mainly physicians, social workers, and nurses. Dr. Parekh was also awarded the […]
Social Work Alumni Notch Wins in CT Legislative Races
Several School of Social Work Alumni notched wins in the 2018 midterm elections across Connecticut this week. The School is thrilled to announce that four UConn Social Work Alumni won their elections. They join two additional social workers serving in the Legislature. Please join us in congratulating them: • Steve Cassano SSW ’75 re-elected Senator […]
A Voice Through Voting
'When people stay home, so does their power. And that has consequences,' says Tanya Rhodes Smith, director of UConn's Nancy A. Humphreys Institute for Political Social Work.
Heroin Addiction Treatment and Opioid Misuse: A Q&A
Social work professor Michael Fenrich discusses his recent study that found people undergoing heroin addiction treatment who had prior opioid history were generally more substance-involved.
Dr. Rebecca Thomas Leader in International Social Work
Dr. Rebecca Thomas was recently appointed chair of the Council on Social Work Education’s (CSWE) Commission on Global Social Work Education. As director of the SSW Center for International Social Work Studies, she brings extensive knowledge, experience, and leadership to the position. “It will be my honor to engage the committee to further the mission […]
NCAA Announces Student Research Grant Winners
Doctoral student Lorin Mordecai, was recently selected as a recipient of the 2018 National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) Graduate Student Research Grant. The scholarship is one of five awarded nationally this year to graduate students with research on college sports that broadly addresses student-athlete well-being and college athletics participation. The NCAA supports intercollegiate athletics research […]
SSW Doctoral Student Selected as a Robert Wood Johnson Health Policy Scholar
Doctoral student Alberto Cifuentes Jr., was recently selected as a member of the 2018 cohort of the Robert Wood Johnson Health Policy Research Scholars (HPRS) program. “I am excited and honored to be selected as a Health Policy Research Scholar” stated Alberto. “My research explores the relationship between stigma and the sexual health outcomes of […]
School of Social Work Welcomes Two New Faculty Members
The School of Social Work welcomed two new faculty members this fall who have primary responsibilities in the new Bachelor of Social Work program. “We are excited to welcome these new scholars and teachers to our already accomplished faculty. Their contributions to research, teaching and community engagement will benefit our students and the social work […]
One Woman Makes a Difference
Arvia Walker, ’13 MSW will be honored by the Connecticut Women’s Education and Legal Fund (CWEALF) at their One Woman Makes a Difference awards dinner. The annual event celebrates women who make a difference in the lives of women and girls in Connecticut. Arvia received her Master’s in Social Work with a concentration in Community […]