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Caroline Beidler’s, MSSW ’16, New Book Shares Her Road to Recovery and Offers Support for Others’ Journey

Posted on June 2, 2023

In her recent book, Downstairs Church: Finding Hope in the Grit of Addiction and Trauma Recovery, Caroline (Miller) Beidler, MSW ’16, shares her road to recovery from substance abuse and explores the problem of addiction …

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Nancy Saíz, MSW ’02, Named a “Women of Distinction”

Posted on May 23, 2023

Since 1974 the YWCA of Madison, WI has celebrated the achievements of outstanding women whose community service, professional achievement, integrity, and leadership have made significant contributions to their community. School alum Nancy Saíz was born …

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Sandra Rosenbaum School of Social Work 2023 Social Justice in Action Award Recipient: Patrice Hutchins, MSSW ’10

Posted on May 5, 2023

This award honors a member of the community who demonstrates commitment to and advocacy for advancing diversity, inclusion, and social justice. Patrice Hutchins grew up in Madison and received her BSW and MSSW at the …

Posted in Alumni and Friends, NewsTagged alumni, social justice

Dr. Gassman-Pines on “Helping Low Wage Workers and Families Recover from the Pandemic”

Posted on April 14, 2023

Lecture honored the 50th anniversary of Roberta Gassman Earning her MSSW at UW-Madison New policies established during the pandemic to aid low wage workers and families helped reduce material hardship and mental health problems, according …

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For Recent Grad Haley Ingersoll (MSW ’20), “Social Workers Can Do It All.” 

Posted on April 10, 2023

While most of the school’s alums move into traditional social work careers following graduation, Haley Ingersoll found that her education and experience is useful in different venues. Haley valued her education at the school explaining, …

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City of Fitchburg Dedicates Chambers to Alumna and Board of Visitors Member Frances Huntley-Cooper

Posted on March 22, 2023

“Frances, your efforts and involvement over the years have been instrumental in making our state a more just, inclusive, and equitable place for all of us to call home,” — Governor Tony Evers. The City …

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Don Anderson, MSSW ’71, Long-Time Faculty Member and Advocate for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities, Passes Away

Posted on March 8, 2023

Don Anderson passed away March 3, 2023. Don taught for the school of social work for many years, teaching and mentoring students in the intellectual and developmental disabilities area. Among his many initiatives, at the …

Posted in Alumni and Friends, News

Silvia Jackson, MSSW ’77, PhD ’86 Retires After Impressive Career in State Service  

Posted on February 20, 2023

Dr. Silvia Jackson retired in December 2022 after an impressive professional career in Wisconsin state government that spanned 45 years. During her career Dr. Jackson held numerous leadership positions across several state agencies. Most recently …

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Jessica (Thompson) Smith’s, MSW ’10, Program Supports Clinical Licensure Opportunities

Posted on February 8, 2023

Jessica (Thompson) Smith is a co-founder and Director of the Center for Inclusive Transition, Education, & Employment (CITEE) at UW-Whitewater. A major CITEE initiative is the Qualified Treatment Trainee (QTT) Grants Program, which includes financial …

Posted in Alumni and Friends, News

Michael Daley, PhD ’83, Recognized for Contributions to Social Work Education

Posted on January 23, 2023

Michael Daley, Regents Professor and Chair in the Department of Social Work at Texas A&M University, Central Texas, was recognized by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) for his many contributions to social work …

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