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SSW Alumni Spotlight: Allen Edwards-Madding, MSW ‘20

“As a school social worker, I am a part of a multi-disciplinary team that strives to help serve our students and families, not only academically, but to become the best person they can be in the world outside of school.

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Connect Magazine Connect Magazine

CEHD Connect Magazine is published in print three times a year and online by the University of Minnesota College of Education and Human Development for alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of the college.

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CEHD Connect SpSu2025 magazine cover, including 6 U of M athletes performing in sports on a smoky blue background with stadium lights.

Two proposals win SSW Social Innovation Challenge

The School of Social Work Social Innovation Challenge has awarded winning proposals in two categories: The Community Partnership Award for service innovation in a community organization, and the School of Social Work Award for innovation within the…

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MSW holds virtual graduate recognition ceremony

On the early evening of May 28, just days after George Floyd’s killing left the Twin Cities reeling, the graduating master of social work (MSW) class of 2020 gathered virtually to acknowledge their accomplishments amidst the backdrop of COVID-19,…

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Call for justice after the death of George Floyd

Dear Members of the SSW Community, The core values of those of us in the social work profession, values that are taught in all of the programs within our school, center on social justice and the dignity and worth of human beings.

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