New Course for Current Students and Practicing Clinical Social Workers: Principles of Psychedelic Healing

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The promise of psychedelic medicines to improve treatment options for people suffering from various mental health-related issues has flourished in recent years. A surge of research trials, clinical testing, and publications indicate that there is reason for cautious optimism in using psychedelics, such as psilocybin, MDMA, and ketamine to treat depression, trauma-related disorders, substance use …

Part-Time MSW Program Student Spotlight: Brooklyn Reif

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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. …

Over 40 Years Later, Jeff Hamm, MSW ’20 Completed His Degree

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Although Jeff Hamm was admitted to the School of Social Work’s MSW program in the early1980’s, “life had other plans.” He never started the program and eventually had a distinguished career as Assistant and then Associate Dean for Student Academic Affairs at UW–Madison’s School of Education. “It was tremendously satisfying work – helping students achieve …

Lead Social Worker – DAS – Project – .5 FTE

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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 available funding, currently through 12/31/2025. Working with the DSCTU Project Manager the Lead Social Worker will be responsible for the …

Professor Emerita Mary Ann Test Passes Away

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Professor Emerita Dr. Mary Ann Test, whose work helped create what became known as Program of Assertive Community (PACT), passed away on January 31, 2025. This biography was written by Professor Emeritus, Jan Greenberg. Dr. Mary Ann Test received her PhD in clinical psychology from Northwestern University in 1969. She moved to Madison to take …

In the News: Alejandra Ros Pilarz Quoted in Cap Times

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Wisconsin child care costs soar, but thousands miss out on state aid “If you’re eligible for a subsidy and there’s just no child care in your community, or no providers that accept subsidies, that’s going to make it a lot harder for you to actually participate in (Wisconsin) Shares,” Pilarz said. Read the full article …

Chi-Fang Wu, PhD ’04, Received the Donna Harrington Faculty Award

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Chi-Fang Wu, PhD ’04, a professor and PhD program director at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, was presented with an award at the GADE (Group for the Advancement of Doctoral Education in Social Work) reception on Saturday at the SSWR conference.  She received the Donna Harrington Faculty Award for Excellence in Mentoring of Social Work Doctoral …

Anne Medeiros, MSW ‘00 Organizes Safaris and Cultural Experiences in Africa

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When Anne Medeiros took her first trip to Uganda in 2007, her experience of the country and its culture was profound. The wildlife and beauty coupled with the warmth and friendliness of the people she met made a lasting impression on her. Anne’s in-laws had lived in Africa for years, and with their guidance, she …

Yolanda Shelton-Morris, MSW ‘16 and Daniel Kigeya, MSW ‘07 Named to Wisconsin’s Most Influential Black Leaders

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Congratulations to Yolanda Shelton-Morris, MSW ‘16 and Daniel Kigeya, MSW ‘07 who were named to the Madison365 list of Wisconsin’s Most Influential Black Leaders.  Yolanda is a Long-Term Lecturer for the school, a community resources manager for the City of Madison, and owner of Divine Design & Organization. Daniel is principal of Madison West High …

Alex Garcia, MSW ’10, is Wisconsin School Social Worker of the Year

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Congratulations to Alexandra “Alex” Garcia, MSW ’10, recipient of the 2025 School Social Worker of the Year Award from the Wisconsin School Social Workers Association (WSSWA). Alex, who works at DeForest Area High School, was nominated for this honor by two assistant principals. They highlighted her exceptional work with students, staff, and families, as well …