Multi-year funding will aid research on mothers’ work schedules and children’s health and development The number of hours moms work outside the home increased dramatically over the past 50 years and in recent decades, the …
Year: 2021
Kristi Wood, MSW ’13 Named to Board of Directors of the National Association of Social Workers
Congratulations to Kristi Wood, MSW ’13 who was selected to serve on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Social Workers representing Wisconsin, Michigan, and Indiana for three years. Wood is a lecturer and …
Alumnus Publishes New Book on Self Direction
Dr. Kevin J. Mahoney, PhD ’78 has a new book out covering twenty-five years of work, Self Direction: A Revolution in Human Services with co-author Valerie J. Bradley. In it, the authors discuss the growth of …
Social Work Students to Serve Clients at New Center for DREAMers
A new center at UW-Madison will help DREAMers in Wisconsin access and coordinate legal representation, mental health and social services, educational and career counseling, and provide a place of community. The Sandra Rosenbaum School of …
In the news: “Patrice Hutchins joins leadership team at Madison East as new assistant principal”
Patrice Hutchins (BSW ’09, MSW ’10) named as assistant principal at Madison East High School.
Social Welfare Student Megan Mercier Named Finalist for Prestigious Award
Vast Experiences Inform Her Domestic Violence Advocacy Social welfare junior Megan Mercier was recently named as a finalist for one of the most prestigious undergraduates awards in the nation – the Truman Scholarship. The Truman …
Senior Long-term Lecturer Alan Irgang to Retire
Congratulations to Alan Irgang, a senior long-term lecturer in the school, who is retiring. Alan has taught several courses for the school over the years, most recently the Substance Use Disorders course in the Part-Time MSW …
Community Outreach and Partnership to Increase Vaccine Confidence in Two Underserved Communities
As fellow board members on the Sandra Rosenbaum School of School Work Board of Visitors, Caroline Gomez-Tom (MSW ’11) and Trudy Marshall (BA ’74) stay connected on their efforts to improve access to COVID-19 care …
Connecting Music and Social Work Principles
What does the bassoon have to do with social work? Recent graduate, Dr. Midori Samson draws the connection through her work to invoke social work principles in and through music. This spring she completed a …
Congratulations to PhD Graduates
Congratulations to three students graduating this spring and summer with a PhD in Social Welfare. Doctoral programs are a unique, often challenging journey that deserve their own celebration. Congratulations to these soon-to-be PhD graduates! Marissa …