Social workers step in when individuals need help or communities face gaps – offering support, advocacy, care, and thoughtful planning. That includes Brooke Barcena, who, as a second-year MSW student in 2019, helped create a …
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Jamie S. Kuhn, MSW ’03, Brings Impressive Public Service Experience to the Private Sector
In January 2025, alum Jamie Kuhn was named Director of Public Affairs on the Government Solutions Team at Foley & Lardner, a Wisconsin based law firm. Commenting on Jamie’s hiring, Paul Wrycha, managing partner of …
Assistant Professor Jessica Pac Receives National Recognition for Her Work in Child Welfare
The Council on Social Work Education selected Assistant Professor Jessica Pac as the recipient of the Early Career Award in Child Welfare for her contributions to the field of child welfare and to social work. …
PhD Student Anna Ko Recognized with Grand Challenge Fellowship
Congratulations to PhD student Anna Ko on her selection as a 2025 Grand Challenges for Social Work (GCSW) Doctoral Fellow! Awards are presented in connection with each of the 13 Grand Challenges for Social Work. …
Unique Course Offerings This Fall: Soc Work 623: Interpersonal Violence
Students have a unique elective to chose this fall that will, among other things, explore how forms of oppression affect common perceptions of interpersonal violence, investigate theories as to why interpersonal violence occurs, and …
The Social Work Entrepreneur: A Series Highlighting Alums Who Have Created Their Own Businesses and Organizations
Mel Morgenbesser Kristin Scheeler’s, MSW ’05 Patient Advocacy and Case Management Practice After more than 20 years working in the field of gerontology working in hospice, nursing homes, and hospitals, Kristin Scheeler craved independence and …
Q&A with Dr. Michael Hoffmeister: Three-Time Alum, Researcher, and Field Instructor
When Michael Hoffmeister arrived on campus as an undergraduate, he anticipated pursuing a degree in psychology. Instead, a social work class focusing on the formation of social welfare policies and the role of the social …
New Certificate in Aging Studies Begins this Fall
Rick Ezell, 70, is an avid cyclist and dedicated weightlifter, yet when he experienced some episodes of tachycardia (increased heart rate) it was initially dismissed by a cardiologist. It wasn’t until he was referred to …
BSW Student Cece Babat Receives Grant to Sustain and Extend Reading Program
Current senior and graduating BSW student Cece Babat’s work helped sustain a parent-child reading program at the Brown County Jail. Now, with the help of a grant from the Public Humanities Exchange Program, her Change …
Lead Social Worker – DAS – Project – .5 FTE
The Dane County Department of Human Services has a current vacancy for a .5 FTE Project Lead Social Worker in DAS – DSCTU (Dementia Support & Care Transition Unit). NOTE: This is a project position, contingent on …