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The University of Minnesota School of Social Work is holding a series of three panels introducing SSW students and others to our research faculty. Faculty will discuss their current research projects in relation to social justice concerns, including COVID-19, racism, police violence, disparities, and immigration. The panels are free and open to alumni and the […]

After George Floyd’s killing shook communities already grappling with the inequities of a pandemic, doctoral students at the University of Minnesota School of Social Work took the challenge of dismantling systemic oppression straight to their own field. Current students and recent graduates of the program have requested that the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) […]

School of Social Work faculty members Jessica Toft and Jeffrey Waid have been awarded Grant-in-Aid of Research, Artistry and Scholarship (GIA) awards by the Office of the Vice President for Research. The awards promote faculty research, and scholarly and artistic activities as well as academic excellence throughout the University. Below, Toft and Waid share a […]

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 School of Social Work. Congratulations to the winners Community Partnership Award ($1000): Caitlin Bordeaux, (MEd, Youth Development Leadership) […]

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, distance learning, and swelling protest. This recognition ceremony is a highlight of the School of Social […]

The Equity and Diversity Committee of the School of Social Work urges everyone to act for justice after the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers. Here are some actions you can take immediately: American Civil Liberties Call for Justice for George Floyd Justice Caravan for George Floyd, Saturday, May 30, […]

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. How do we live those values in a world designed to limit them? […]

Lynette M. Renner, associate professor in the School of Social Work, received the 2020 University of Minnesota President’s Award for Outstanding Service this month. Renner was honored for the depth and quality of service she provides to the School of Social Work, the College of Education and Human Development, the University, and the State of […]

Social Work doctoral candidate Molly C. Driessen was awarded the prestigious Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship for 2020-2021 by the University of Minnesota Graduate School. The fellowship allows the University’s most accomplished PhD candidates to devote full-time effort to finalizing and writing their dissertations during the fellowship year. The title of Molly’s study is “Student Stories of […]

The School of Social Work is mourning the loss of Professor Rosalie Kane, who died on May 5, 2020. Kane was a world-renowned researcher in long-term care as well as in many other concerns facing older adults. Her work had influence throughout the world in developing, designing, and evaluating changes in policies and services that […]