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Social Welfare Student Receives Internship Support from SuccessWorks

Congratulations to Social Welfare major Nina White who received a SuccessWorks Internship Fund award to support her work in the Lab for Family Wellbeing & Justice where she is a new intern. The internship fund provides money to undergraduate students completing unpaid internships or who could not take on an internship without financial support. Students …

Congratulations Social Work Graduates!

Check out photos from the Sandra Rosenbaum School of Social Work reception here.     

Aubrey D. Johnson, MSW ’15, Passes Away

Aubrey D. Johnson, MSW ’15, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 7, 2022. According to her obituary, “Memorials, including in lieu of flowers may be made to’Madison Journey Mental Health,’ ‘The Madison Rape Crisis Center,’ or ‘Moose Charities – The Wisconsin Home.’ Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.” Her full obituary is here.

Several Social Work Students Honored by Division of Continuing Studies

The Division of Continuing Studies recognized several social work students at their Outstanding Adult Student Award celebration in April. The event recognizes UW–Madison Returning Adult students “whose exceptional determination and perseverance have enabled them to pursue their academic work and to contribute to the community as demonstrated by their leadership and service.” The event program …

Part-Time MSW Program Student Spotlight: Caitlin McGahan 

The Part-Time MSW Program allows students who are not able to pursue full-time study to work towards a master’s degree on a structured, time-extended basis with classes delivered in a hybrid manner. Some courses are designed as blended courses with a mix of online learning and in-person sessions, while others are taught as online courses. …

2nd Edition of Grand Challenges for Social Work and Society Published with Chapter by Assistant Professor Pajarita Charles and Colleagues

Alum Cheryl DeMars , MSSW ’84, Leads Innovate Health Insurance Company

Part-Time MSW Program Student Spotlight: Bethany L Matson

The Part-Time MSW Program allows students who are not able to pursue full-time study to work towards a master’s degree on a structured, time-extended basis with classes delivered in a hybrid manner. Some courses are designed as blended courses with a mix of online learning and in-person sessions, while others are taught as online courses. …

Partnership Between UW System, Microsoft, and LinkedIn to Focus on Workforce Skill Development

A new grant received by Dr. Aaron Brower on behalf of the University of Wisconsin Extended (UWEX) Campus seeks to create better ways to generate customized education for statewide and regional businesses and business sectors, and help businesses identify employees whose careers would benefit from specific UWEX programming. The pilot program will provide a focused …

Assistant Professor Pajarita Charles Receives Mentoring Award

Congratulations to Assistant Professor Pajarita Charles who received the UW–Madison Award for Mentoring Undergraduates in Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activities by the Office of the Provost. This award recognizes Dr. Charles’ outstanding work with undergraduates on her research team and her generosity in mentorship. The award highlights the “important role mentors play in fostering undergraduates’ intellectual, personal, and professional …