alumni awards

Join us on April 21, 2026 for the annual UConn School of Social Work Alumni Awards, a special evening dedicated to honoring outstanding graduates of the School of Social Work! 👩🏾‍🎓👨‍🎓👨🏿‍🎓The program will include a recognition ceremony and remarks from Dean Curran.

RSVP: s.uconn.edu/alumniawards
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🎓 Thinking about a #SocialWork career? Don’t miss this chance to hear from #BSW students @uconnssw.bsky.social about classroom & hands-on practicum experience.

🔗Register to join the conversation at 7 PM ET on 12/15: s.uconn.edu/12.15.bsw

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🎓 Are you considering an MSW? @innovations-uconn.bsky.social is offering virtual info sessions on the MSW program & the CT ¡Adelante! program for bilingual Eng/Span students. Info sessions start today!
Learn more & register: connect.grad.uconn.edu/portal/msw_i...
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Families in Society

Zachs Endowed Professor Cristina Mogro-Wilson

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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Food insecurity posters

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.
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UConn SSW

⭐️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.

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Caitlin Elsaesser, associate professor, and Vivien Roman-Hampton, Ph.D. student and research assistant,

Caitlin Elsaesser, associate professor, and Vivien Roman-Hampton, Ph.D. student and research assistant

Vivien Roman-Hampton, Ph.D. student and research assistant

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.

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UConn alumni

🧑‍🎓👩‍🎓💥🏆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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UConn School of Social Work faculty and staff are encouraging everyone to get out and vote! Let your voice be heard and make an impact in your community! 🗳️🗳️
#vote #uconnssw

UConn Hartford campus

We've got that fall feeling here at the UConn Hartford campus and UConn School of Social Work. #uconnssw #hartfordct #fallvibes

UConn SSW is accepting apps for the Hartford #MSW Program! Learn more at an upcoming virtual info session:
✅ Tues 10/14 & Monday 10/20 from 6-7:30 PM ET

Learn more & register for an info session: socialwork.uconn.edu/masters-soci...

The deadline to apply is 11/1/25.

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Belonging and Becoming As UConn’s head of student activities, Trisha Hawthorne-Noble doesn’t have much time to read for pleasure. Find out what made her list despite balancing extracurricular roles as a speaker and consulta...

What does head of Student Activities Trisha Hawthorne-Noble ’11 (CLAS), ’18 MSW read for work, for fun, and to her kids? Find out in the latest UConn Magazine!

magazine.uconn.edu/2025/10/07/b...

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students visiting the OSAS table

💁‍♂️💁‍♀️Several UConn School of Social Work students stopped by the Office of Student & Academic Services (OSAS) on Sept. 23 and 24 for SSW Meet & Greet Days!

Students were treated to refreshments, snacks, stickers 🧚‍♀️🐻🦀, and conversation with OSAS staff. socialwork.uconn.edu/current-stud...

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🌟 New #PyramidModel website from our Parent Infant & Early Childhood Team!
✨ Free tools (English & Spanish) for teachers & admins bringing SEL into classrooms.
🔗 s.uconn.edu/pyramid-guide
🔗 s.uconn.edu/pm-handouts
#EarlyChildhood #SEL #ECE #InfantMentalHealth #UConnSSW

🎓 Want to advance your career in social work? Explore UConn's MSW Program at an upcoming virtual info session:
📅 Thurs 6/5 at 6:00 PM ET
📅 Mon 6/16 at 6:00 PM ET
📅 Tues 6/24 at 5:30 PM ET

🔗 Learn more & register: s.uconn.edu/msw-info

#MSWProgram #SocialWork #OnlineEducation #MSW #UConnSSW

🎓 ICYMI: UConn School of Social Work is launching a Certificate for Child & Youth Behavioral Health as part of the MSW program in response to the growing youth MH crisis & the need for a well-trained BH workforce specializing in kids.
🎓 Learn more: s.uconn.edu/cbh-cert
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