School of Social Work
InCHIP Seeds New Projects Aimed at Improving Human Health
InCHIP has funded seven innovative pilot studies that aim to improve public and human health and wellbeing consistent with UConn's mission
Dr. Linda Sprague Martinez Named Director of the Health Disparities Institute at UConn Health
The Health Disparities Institute at UConn Health is now led by Director Dr. Linda Sprague Martinez, also a newly appointed affiliate faculty member in the UConn School of Social Work.
UConn School of Social Work’s Innovations Institute Expands Expertise to Promote the Well-being of Infants and Young Children
'For some children the need for mental health support—and the questions their parents have around social and emotional development—start well before school'
EPA Awards $5M Grant to Support UConn’s Technical Assistance for Brownfields Program
Brownfield sites may present environmentally hazardous conditions for residents residing near such properties.
Social Work Research Explores the Effects of ‘Enduring Relationships’ for Older Youth in Foster Care
On any given day, 93,000 young people aged 14 and older are in foster care in the US
UConn Social Work Researcher Investigates a Mindfulness Mental Health Intervention for LGBTQIA+ Youth
'There are significant mental and sexual health disparities among LGBTQIA+ youth that require urgent attention'
UConn Holds Steady at No. 26 Rank Among Public Universities
In the overall rankings that comprise all public and private institutions nationwide, UConn jumped nine spots from last year
Q&A: Meet the School of Social Work Ph.D. Student Madri Hall-Faul
Hall-Faul's research focuses on how social welfare policy affects the social and economic rights of families living in poverty.
Supporting the Mental Health Crisis Workforce to Address the Needs of the LGBTQ+
The UConn School of Social Work’s Innovations Institute has launched a new training program for crisis counselors and first responders
Social Work Research Informs Effort to Improve Equity in Early Childhood Intervention
A diverse workforce is needed to meet the needs of a diverse community