Veteran documentary filmmaker Roger Graef has died aged 85, Channel 4 has announced on behalf of his family. The award-winning producer and writer has had a successful career in the US and UK, making films on a wide range of social justice topics for all major UK broadcasters. Graef died peacefully on Wednesday surrounded by […]
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Judy L. Postmus, PhD, ACSW, dean of the University of Maryland School of Social Work (UMSSW), has been selected as a member of the leadership class of 2022. Dean Postmus Postmus is one of 64 regional leaders to be selected for The Leadership’s 38th class, joining more than 1,800 alumni who have gone before them. […]
The power of social media In a way, social media is a form of jungle justice, with everyone rushing to “drag” or attack a person, even though it can be used to achieve social justice. The power of social media to achieve virality is unparalleled and because fame and influence matters, those who can achieve […]
From: Morgan VuknicCreative Services Student Writer “Advocacy is so important because there’s a lot going on in the United States and around the world right now,” said social work professor Hyong Yeom. “There are issues of racial justice, racial equity, social justice, economic justice and environmental justice. It is important for a social work student […]
Falk College professor Jennifer Cornish Genovese first met Al-amin Muhammad in March 2018, when Muhammad gave the keynote address for Falk’s annual Dan and Mary Lou Rubenstein Social Justice Awards program. The clothes that Al-amin Muhammad received from the School of Social Work holiday gift drive will benefit homeless people in the Syracuse community. Muhammad […]
December 3, 2021 Indigenous peoples are tackling the COVID-19 pandemic – as well as many other challenges they face – by building on their strengths and resilience, say two faculty members and a graduate student from the Arizona State University. School of Social Work who are members of the tribe. Assistant professor Matt Ignacio is […]
Leticia Haro, a student at the University of Texas in the Permian Basin, said what led her to study social work was that it aligned with her values of fighting for social justice, human rights man and human dignity. Haro, who will graduate in May with a bachelor’s degree in social work, said she had […]
The South Orange Community Care and Justice Committee began accepting referrals from the South Orange Police Department last month to redirect emergency calls from police to social workers, officials said. The CCJ’s outreach and community wellness team, which has already received several referrals from the police, intends to reduce the number of emergency calls directed […]
Connor Pollick, senior at Eastern Connecticut State University, is an intern with the Willimantic Police Department. He accompanies agents, answers calls, examines documents and makes follow-up visits. But Pollick is not a criminal justice intern. He is studying social work. “We have different skills from them and we can help people in different ways,” Pollick […]
BALTIMORE – Residents of the Baltimore area can now apply for full and partial scholarships for a new community course in Baltimore, A Brief History of Oppression and Resistance: An Introduction. University of Maryland School of Social Work The two-hour asynchronous online course is offered by the University of Maryland School of Social Work (UMSSW), […]
When I joined the School of Social Work (SSW) in 2018 as Founding Dean, I had a vision and big goals for the new independent School of Social Work – above all, I wanted our students to receive the better quality education worthy of their sacrifices. Over the past few years our amazing faculty and […]
As a senior in WSU’s social work program, I couldn’t imagine myself doing anything else or entering another profession. While I was very happy with my decision to major in social work, I didn’t realize that was what I wanted to do until two years ago, when I was entering my first year of college. […]
Enab Baladi – Raqqa Since its creation in 2014, the Autonomous Administration, active in northeastern Syria, has sought to constitute a political umbrella that would allow it to obtain the necessary legitimacy to participate in any negotiation or political settlement and preserve its military gains. This constant effort is affected by the formation by the […]
LAWRENCE – A professor at the University of Kansas is co-author of a new article which argues that broadband access is an issue of human rights and social justice as marginalized communities are left behind in the divide digital. The United Nations General Assembly declared Internet access as a fundamental human right in 2016. As […]
“Latinx in Social Work: Stories that Heal, Inspire and Connect Communities” amplifies and highlights the voices of incredible Latinx social workers. The book is a # 1 Amazon bestseller. “The book is a revelation to highlight Latinx’s contributors to the quality of life of New Yorkers, outlines a blueprint for the younger generations of social […]
Double alumnus Kelly Sydnor graduated with BA and MA in Social Work from the FIU in 2009 and 2010, respectively. Today, after working in the field for several years, she uses her experience to help guide students in the Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work. As the Student Services Coordinator, Sydnor serves […]
The Social Work Major is a 63-hour professional degree that competently prepares students for entry-level professional social work practice or higher education in social work. It has a strong focus on social work values, skills and knowledge with an emphasis on social justice and diversity. A minor does not need to meet the college graduation […]
Social Work Students Advocate at Trenton Statehouse for Student Loan Relief. Seton Hall’s Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program recently launched a unique and innovative certificate program in Social Work Policy and Justice (SWPJ). No other undergraduate social work program in the country offers such an offer. Open to students of all disciplines, it incorporates […]
Each vintage piece of luggage in the installation-performance tells a part of Rogério Pinto’s story. Transformed into sculptures, suitcases and trunks tell of a time when he was consumed by the loss of his three-year-old sister Marília and the struggles of his family after her death. Born and raised in Brazil, Pinto, professor and associate […]
Seton Hall’s Department of Catholic Studies, in conjunction with the Department of Social Work, announced a dual social work and Catholic studies program on September 15 that plans to have its first graduates in 2026. Director of Catholic Studies Ines Murzaku and Director of the Social Work Program Dawn Apgar are behind this new interdisciplinary […]
LEXINGTON, Ky. (August 25, 2021) — From the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to the movement against social injustice, societal challenges have forced us to take a closer look at disparities across the country. How can we, as a society, meet these unprecedented challenges? The answer isn’t simple, but the University of Kentucky’s College of […]
When James Whitner and I last spoke, the product as a vehicle for meaningful storytelling and societal change was one of the main topics. In streetwear and sneaker culture, which is inherently political, products can convey powerful messages. The various retail spaces and brands of the Whitaker group are no strangers to this tool. In […]
As the country marks the first anniversary of the murder of George Floyd by former police officer Derek Chauvin, questions about where the social justice movement will take from here continue to abound. Legislative progress to directly address the plight of black men like Floyd has been an uphill battle. The George Floyd Justice in […]
Tung received her bachelor’s and doctoral degrees from Duke University, and after completing her post-doctoral degree at the University of Chicago, she returned to Duke where she now works as an associate professor of evolutionary biology and anthropology. . In 2019, Tung received a MacArthur Fellowship, more commonly known as the “Genie Grant”. Tung studies […]