School of Social Work
Social Work Practice and the Ongoing Impact of History
UConn social work students explore the continuing effects of the Holocaust in Germany, while students from Merseburg learn about the history of race and its legacy in the U.S.
In Social Work Practice, One Size Doesn’t Fit All
Social work professor Alex Gitterman argues that an ‘evidence-based’ approach is not sufficient to address complex social problems.
Former Social Work Dean Makes $1M Bequest to School
Nancy Humphreys’ bequest will support a program that encourages social workers to take an active role in politics.
Interprofessional Health Care
AHEC students work and learn in interprofessional teams to provide care for the urban underserved.
Social Work Dean Attends Briefing on Affordable Care Act
Social work educators convene in Washington, D.C.
Social Work Graduate Overcomes Obstacles to Find Success in Washington, D.C.
Khaliyl Lane '10 (CLAS), '13 MSW, grew up in Connecticut's foster care system and now works for U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal.
University’s First African-American Professor Dies
Rollin Charles Williams, emeritus professor of social work, is fondly remembered for his devotion to UConn, academics, and music.
Social Work Dean Encourages Hartford Students to be Nonviolence Leaders
Dean Salome Raheim was the keynote speaker launching a nonviolence leadership academy for Hartford-area students.
Distinguished Professor Lynne Healy Brings International Prominence to School of Social Work
Healy has spent the past three decades preparing social workers for deployment in an increasingly diverse world.
Challenges in Social Work Today
A panel of alumni from the School of Social Work discusses current issues and challenges in the field of social work.