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.
The SSW Office of Research & Scholarship Speaker Presenter Series welcomes DMHAS Managing Director of Research Eleni Rodis and Associate Research Professor Wendy Ulaszek to speak on "Gambling Prevalence in Connecticut’s Undergraduate Population" at noon on Dec. 8. Join in-person or through Webex.
November 25, 2025 at 2:29 PM
The SSW Office of Research & Scholarship Speaker Presenter Series welcomes DMHAS Managing Director of Research Eleni Rodis and Associate Research Professor Wendy Ulaszek to speak on "Gambling Prevalence in Connecticut’s Undergraduate Population" at noon on Dec. 8. Join in-person or through Webex.
🎄🎁🎄Bring your holiday cheer and join us on Dec. 2 from 3 to 4 p.m. to decorate holiday cards in support of the For All Ages 2025 Comfort and Joy Holiday Card Drive!
Event takes place at the Student Lounge, UConn School of Social Work. All materials provided.
forallages.org/comfort-and-...
Event takes place at the Student Lounge, UConn School of Social Work. All materials provided.
forallages.org/comfort-and-...
November 25, 2025 at 1:23 PM
🎄🎁🎄Bring your holiday cheer and join us on Dec. 2 from 3 to 4 p.m. to decorate holiday cards in support of the For All Ages 2025 Comfort and Joy Holiday Card Drive!
Event takes place at the Student Lounge, UConn School of Social Work. All materials provided.
forallages.org/comfort-and-...
Event takes place at the Student Lounge, UConn School of Social Work. All materials provided.
forallages.org/comfort-and-...
🌟 Poetic Inquiry Workshop 🌟 Dec. 5!
Discover how poetic inquiry can transform your qualitative research! Bring your own qualitative data (transcripts, coded data, social media posts, etc.)—or use sample data provided.
🔗 RSVP: s.uconn.edu/ssw_poetic-inquiry
Discover how poetic inquiry can transform your qualitative research! Bring your own qualitative data (transcripts, coded data, social media posts, etc.)—or use sample data provided.
🔗 RSVP: s.uconn.edu/ssw_poetic-inquiry
November 24, 2025 at 5:45 PM
🌟 Poetic Inquiry Workshop 🌟 Dec. 5!
Discover how poetic inquiry can transform your qualitative research! Bring your own qualitative data (transcripts, coded data, social media posts, etc.)—or use sample data provided.
🔗 RSVP: s.uconn.edu/ssw_poetic-inquiry
Discover how poetic inquiry can transform your qualitative research! Bring your own qualitative data (transcripts, coded data, social media posts, etc.)—or use sample data provided.
🔗 RSVP: s.uconn.edu/ssw_poetic-inquiry
The Campaign School for Social Workers will be held February 27 and 28, 2026 at the University of Connecticut School of Law in Hartford. Registration opens in December!
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November 21, 2025 at 4:06 PM
The Campaign School for Social Workers will be held February 27 and 28, 2026 at the University of Connecticut School of Law in Hartford. Registration opens in December!
socialwork.uconn.edu/humphreys-in...
socialwork.uconn.edu/humphreys-in...
📆 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.
connect.grad.uconn.edu/portal/msw_i...
connect.grad.uconn.edu/portal/msw_i...
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...
connect.grad.uconn.edu/portal/msw_i...
DEC. 12: Join us for a 2-hour virtual training designed to strengthen your ability to identify and respond to suicidality risk in school-aged youth.👩🦱👦🧑
Two CECs are offered.
Learn more and register: events.uconn.edu/school-of-so...
Two CECs are offered.
Learn more and register: events.uconn.edu/school-of-so...
Suicidality Screening and Evidence-Based Tools in Schools Using a Multi-Tiered System of Supports Model: Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)
Join us for Suicidality Screening and Evidence-Based Tools in Schools Using a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Model: Question, Persuade, Ref...
events.uconn.edu
November 19, 2025 at 2:47 PM
DEC. 12: Join us for a 2-hour virtual training designed to strengthen your ability to identify and respond to suicidality risk in school-aged youth.👩🦱👦🧑
Two CECs are offered.
Learn more and register: events.uconn.edu/school-of-so...
Two CECs are offered.
Learn more and register: events.uconn.edu/school-of-so...
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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#socialwork #UConnSSW
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.
Interested in helping people, changing communities, or changing policies? Interested in Social Justice? Come to a virtual information session on Nov. 17 and learn about the UConn School of Social Work's Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree!
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events.uconn.edu/school-of-so...
Bachelors of Social Work (Social Work major) - Info & Application Workshop
Interested in helping people, changing communities or changing policies? Interested in Social Justice? Have you ever thought about a career in Soci...
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November 13, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Interested in helping people, changing communities, or changing policies? Interested in Social Justice? Come to a virtual information session on Nov. 17 and learn about the UConn School of Social Work's Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree!
events.uconn.edu/school-of-so...
events.uconn.edu/school-of-so...
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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👶 events.uconn.edu/school-of-so...
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
"Social workers carry the world’s challenges on their shoulders," says Associate Professor Caitlin Elsaesser. "By practicing mindfulness—an energy of awareness—we nurture the presence and compassion that make transformative healing and advocacy possible."
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Finding Presence: Using Mindfulness to Transform Social Work Education at UConn - UConn Today
"Social workers carry the world’s challenges on their shoulders," says Associate Professor and course instructor Caitlin Elsaesser. "By pract ...
today.uconn.edu
November 3, 2025 at 2:13 PM
"Social workers carry the world’s challenges on their shoulders," says Associate Professor Caitlin Elsaesser. "By practicing mindfulness—an energy of awareness—we nurture the presence and compassion that make transformative healing and advocacy possible."
today.uconn.edu/2025/10/find...
today.uconn.edu/2025/10/find...
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/.