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  • Register for the Human Flourishing Symposium on March 23rd: Human Flourishing Symposium 2026 | School of Social Work

  • Register for the On Sight Comedy Show featuring Dr. Micah Johnson on April 9th here: On Sight Live Performance by Dr. Micah Johnson

  • Register for the Rubash Lecture on April 8th featuring Dr. Micah Johnson here: Rubash Lecture - University of Pittsburgh

  • Donate to the Center on Race and Social Problems for Pitt Day of Giving here: Center on Race and Social Problems - Pitt Day of Giving

  • Thursday, February 12th at 8pm. MSW Virtual Information Session Webinar. Information regarding enrollment options, curriculum, practicum, financial aid and scholarships, and student support services will be offered. Details on admission requirements, the application process, and pertinent deadlines will also be provided. A question and answer session will follow the presentation. Recruitment and Enrollment Manager, Jessalynn Gismondi will present.   Thursday, February 12, 2026 8-9:30pm Register here: https://ow.ly/mNfJ50Y8Qjk

  • Saturday, February 14th 10am-12pm. Pitt Social Work MSW Program In-Person Information Session: Practicum Process. Please join us for our final on-campus Social Work Saturday Session of the year.  This session will focus on the MSW practicum experience at Pitt.  Information will be shared regarding the practicum placement process and potential placement sites available to students.  You will also hear from current students about their practicum experience. A question and answer session will follow the presentation.  Prospective and newly admitted MSW students are invited to attend. February 14, 2026 10am-12pm Register here: https://ow.ly/5WvG50Y8Qt7

  • The Fall 2026 priority admissions application deadline for Pitt’s MSW program (face-to-face program option) is February 1, 2026.  We encourage you to submit your application and supporting documents by the priority deadline so that you are eligible for automatic review of merit-based scholarships. For information on admission and scholarships, feel free to contact the Admissions Office at sswadmissions@pitt.edu. Apply today! https://ow.ly/FyGT50Y4QZ6

  • Grounded in Community. Challenging Oppressive Systems. Reimaging Policy and Practice. Read more about the exciting research being done at the School of Social Work in the 2024-2025 Pitt School of Social Work Research Report: https://ow.ly/JOvy50Y4QNr

  • We hope you can join us on February 5th for a lecture given by Dr. Sara Goodkind, Philip Hallen Endowed Chair in Community Health and Social Justice. Dr. Goodkind will present her talk titled, “Redefining Resilience and Reframing Resistance: Girls’ Empowerment and Collective Action” A short Q&A session will take place after the lecture. Time: 4:00 pm. Light refreshments will be served. Location: Cathedral of Learning, Room 2017 (20th floor) Register here: https://pitt.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dcLEoQVoirG7Vlk 

  • Please join us for our next virtual Social Work Saturday Session.  This session will focus on opportunities and resources available for funding your MSW education.  Information regarding fellowships, merit and need-based scholarships, and other sources of financial assistance will be provided. A question and answer session will follow the presentation.  Prospective and newly admitted MSW students are invited to attend. January 24, 2026 10am-12pm Register here: https://ow.ly/poir50Y19rZ 

  • Welcome to Building Bridges! Being accepted into the Pitt Online MSW Program is a big moment—and you don’t have to step into it alone. Building Bridges is a monthly online engagement series created just for admitted students. From January through June, we’ll come together to build connection, share experiences, and begin forming the community that will carry you through your MSW journey. Our first gathering, Bridges to Belonging, is all about connection—who you are, why social work called you, and how we show up for one another in an online space. You belong here. Let’s start building—together.  Register here: https://ow.ly/e1Bo50XVwio January 21, 2026 6pm Virtual

  • COSA Focused Virtual Information Session Webinar Thursday, January 8 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM EST Online event This virtual session will provide information regarding the Community, Organization, and Social Action (COSA) specialization. The COSA specialization emphasizes leadership and organizational management in the social work profession.  You will hear from COSA faculty, current students, and alumni, with a question and answer session to follow the presentation. Prospective and newly admitted MSW students are invited to attend. Register here: https://ow.ly/GYnN50XKnJI 

  • This Wednesday! Learn more about Pitt's MSW Program.  January 7, 2026 from 6-7:30pm Information regarding enrollment options, curriculum, practicum, financial aid and scholarships, and student support services will be offered. Details on admission requirements, the application process, and pertinent deadlines will also be provided. A question and answer session will follow the presentation. Admissions & Recruitment Coordinator, Leah Mafrica, will present. Register here: https://ow.ly/pn8I50XGUT7

  • The Fall 2026 priority admissions application deadline for Pitt’s MSW program (face-to-face program option) is February 1, 2026.  We encourage you to submit your application and supporting documents by the priority deadline so that you are eligible for automatic review of merit-based scholarships. For information on admission and scholarships, feel free to contact the Admissions Office at sswadmissions@pitt.edu. Apply here: https://ow.ly/tl3e50XJJNq

  • Nominations now open for 2026 Excellence Awards for MSW students! Excellence in Social Work Practice Awards recognize Master’s Social Work students who demonstrate exemplary commitment to professional development. The awards are given to students completing specialized study and displaying outstanding potential as social workers. The generosity of alumni and friends of the School make the awards possible, and awardees receive a small resource scholarship that will be posted to the student’s account. Read more and nominate someone today: https://ow.ly/J56050XAjzI 

  • At the University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work, we invest in your future while empowering you to create change. Our students have access to generous fellowships in a variety of areas. These opportunities provide hands-on experience, financial support, and the chance to develop specialized expertise—setting you apart as a leader ready to make a lasting impact in the field of social work. Read more fellowship details on our website and watch the Fellowship video on YouTube: https://ow.ly/So0A50XAfIS

  • Join the School of Social Work as an Online Instructional Designer! The SSW has launched a new online MSW program option. A full-time instructional designer is needed for ongoing course modifications and improvements. The designer will provide support to faculty, and in collaboration with CTL and Pitt Edge, to provide consultation on design, integration of instructional technologies, and incorporation of required pedagogical components in alignment with SSW accreditation. Apply now! https://ow.ly/sb7b50XxsxY

  • We're hiring! This Research Assistant will be responsible for managing and conducting multiple mental health services research projects focused on populations labelled with serious mental illness (SMI) on and supervising staff on these projects at the University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work. Apply now! https://ow.ly/65g150Xxsns 

  • SEC- 2026 Board Application DEADLINE  November 24th! 2026 Board Applications Now Open: Want to make a difference in the MSW program? Here’s your chance! We’re now accepting applications for the 2026 MSW Student Executive Council.  https://ow.ly/Tr1i50Xue38

  • MSW Virtual Information Session Webinar! Join the admissions team for a virtual overview of the MSW program.  Information regarding enrollment options, curriculum, practicum, financial aid and scholarships, and student support services will be offered.  Details on admission requirements, the application process, and pertinent deadlines will also be provided.  A question and answer session will follow the presentation. Register here: https://ow.ly/COXQ50Xuf2z

  • TONIGHT! Please join Practicum Assistant Professor Dr. Melvin Cherry at the Pitt Affiliate AAAC Alumni Speaker Series. Register here: https://ow.ly/2lGX50XqIRL

  • Mutual Aid and Student Support Space November 18th 5–6 PM 2017 Cathedral of Learning Before the event,  can you please  complete a brief anonymous survey so we can better understand the kinds of supports you may need and what shared resources we can build or strengthen together. It is short. Anonymous Survey: https://ow.ly/XBye50Xqv1G Your voice matters , your experiences will directly shape how we support one another as a community.

  • Dean Betsy Farmer announced today that she is stepping down in July 2026. She has been an amazing leader for the School of Social Work and she will be greatly missed! Read the full announcement: https://ow.ly/XHfo50Xnc9U

  • We hope you will join us on November 13th, 2025 at the University Club to honor this year's Alumni Award recipients. Networking Starts at 5:30 pm. Program Begins at 6:00 pm. Reception to follow at 7:00 pm. Register here: https://pitt.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3CPboo0mLjR7fAq

  • Doctoral Program Director and Hallen Chair Sara Goodkind helped organize the first Camp GLOW in Romania in 1995 with two other @peacecorps volunteers and four Romanian teachers, for 82 girls aged 11 to 17. The week was a success, but they never imagined how widespread Camp GLOW would become. Volunteers began serving in Romania in 1991. Sara Goodkind was an education volunteer in Buzau, Romania, 1994–1996, teaching English to middle and high school students. Using her previous experience working at summer camps, Sara; two other volunteers, Roz Edison and Jennifer Bobb Petramale; and their local counterparts began to plan a camp for their middle and high school students during the school holidays in the summer of 1995.  https://www.peacecorpsconnect.org/you-glow-girl/

  • Applications will open soon for the Youth Behavioral Health Workforce Fellowship—an exciting opportunity for MSW students passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, adolescents, and transitional-aged youth in high-need, medically underserved communities. As a fellow, you’ll join a dynamic cohort of peers, build valuable professional connections, and deepen your skills and knowledge to prepare for impactful work in behavioral health. Don’t miss your chance to grow, learn, and lead in this vital field! https://ow.ly/KEpT50Xmu2t 

  • The Pitt Social Work Continuing Education is back and now ACE certified! Which upcoming course sounds interesting to you? Learn more and register for an upcoming course:  https://ow.ly/n3Yx50Xm4ic

  • Pitt School of Social Work Continuing Education select courses now available nationwide! The University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work Office of Professional and Continuing is now an approved ACE provider. Select courses offered by the School of Social Work are now approved through the Association of Social Work Board's Approved Continuing Education (ASWB ACE) program, which is accepted in most jurisdictions in the United States and Canada. ACE approval demonstrates that a provider or course has been rigorously reviewed and found to offer quality continuing education according to best practices. All Continuing Education courses can be found on the social work website: https://ow.ly/krNS50XkmyX

  • We hope you will join us on November 13th, 2025 at the University Club to honor this year's Alumni Award recipients. Networking Starts at 5:30 pm. Program Begins at 6:00 pm. Reception to follow at 7:00 pm. Register here: https://pitt.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3CPboo0mLjR7fAq

  • MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Join us at Pitt’s Bachelor’s in Social Work (BASW) Information Session Wednesday, November 5 6:00-7:00pm (EST) Virtual OR In-Person! 2017 Cathedral of Learning (20th Floor, Conference Room 2017) with Program Director Dr. Toya Jones Register here: https://ow.ly/ESlG50XbPwb 

  • Join Pitt’s School of Social Work’s Dean, Faculty, Staff, and current students in welcoming you to the School of Social Work. Presentations from faculty will be given, and unique perspectives from current students regarding their experiences in the program and practicum will be shared over lunch as well as an opportunity to sample the curriculum in abbreviated classes. November 8, 2025 10am-2pm. 2017 Cathedral of Learning. Register here: https://ow.ly/Lity50XeXRt 

  • Meet new Director of Online Programs and Distance Education and Associate Professor Dr. Stevara Haley Clark! Dr. Haley Clark brings a wealth of experience in online education excellence. Her student-centered approach and enthusiasm is the perfect fit for the new Pitt Social Work part-time, online MSW program. Read her full Q&A here: https://ow.ly/Y8zr50X73yN

  • The University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work is proud to introduce our Fall 2025 PhD candidates who are entering the job market: Sommer Blair, Amanda Cruce, Cecily D. Davis, Tess Schleitwiler, and Emil Smith. You can read more about these candidates on the Social Work website: https://ow.ly/e3EI50X4k5M

  • Doctoral student Shannon Pagdon's powerful OpEd, "When coercion in care makes Kilmeads's "just kill 'em thinkable" through the Disability Visibility Project in response to Brian Kilmeade's call for the lethal injection of Americans experiencing mental illness. https://ow.ly/w8s150X3Okl

  • Allegheny County inching toward more peer-led mental health help. That kind of “self-directed motivation” is often undermined by involuntary treatment, said Nev Jones, an associate professor in the School of Social Work at Pitt who was awarded a contract by New York state to co-lead an evaluation of AOT there. Jones advocates “doing everything possible to build supportive, trusting relationships, because that’s where deeper change is going to come from.” Read more in Public Source: https://ow.ly/u4RQ50X3Oee

  • New Continuing Education opportunity! This is a dynamic three-part educational series that was developed by the Office of Elder Justice and the Courts. The sessions are centered on guardianship in Pennsylvania, and will explore issues such as abuse and exploitation, as well as resources and supports for families and caregivers. There are separate registration links for each of the sessions. You can find all of the information on the SSW CE webpage: https://ow.ly/amtg50WYa2T

  • From October 3-11, join Reel Q Pittsburgh LGBTQ Film Festival (led by Executive Director BASW student TJ Murphy!) for the 40th annual film festival, spanning two weekends across five venues. For the first time, all screenings are pay-what-you-can, because queer stories belong to everyone. https://reelq.org/2025-festival/

  • We will be holding virtual academic advising sessions for SOCIAL WORK STUDENTS on Wednesday, October 16th, at 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM via Zoom. Please take a look at the attached flyer for details. Register for the 10:00 AM session: https://pitt.zoom.us/meeting/register/GMPPRjj1Qs-wgpnyiB9ULg Register for the 6:00 PM session: https://pitt.zoom.us/meeting/register/exWQ4bysTtGJeS-CEYxo5w

  • Transforming our world, our future, ourselves. Join us! Applications for face-to-face and online MSW programs now open. Apply today for fall 2026: https://www.socialwork.pitt.edu/admissions/msw-admissions
  • Join us this fall at the Racial Equity Consciousness Institute (RECI) starting October 1st. Our immersive learning community cohort takes a critical systems thinking approach to deconstructing the complexity and pervasiveness of racism and catalyzing personal and collective strategies to cultivate racial equity. The Fall 2025 Racial Equity Consciousness Institute (RECI) cohort is free and open to University and community members! Learn more and register here: https://ow.ly/S01M50WSgO9
  • Alumnus Jason Van Ness had an article published in The Advocate last week on the upcoming Supreme Court case that is challenging the constitutionality of state bans on conversion therapies for minors. Read here: https://www.advocate.com/voices/conversion-therapy
  • BASW alumna Priya Gupta (’24) has recently become an 2025 Emerging Leader with Blood Cancer United (formerly The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society) in support of Pittsburgh Light the Night held at Acrisure Stadium on October 9, 2025. This role recognizes young professionals making impressive strides in fundraising and advocacy efforts for the organization and communities impact by blood cancers. To learn more about her own story and fundraising efforts in the Pittsburgh community, please visit her page: https://ow.ly/x5LQ50WPHUm
  • In-Person MSW Information Session: Career Services. September 13th 10am-12pm. Prospective MSW students are invited to campus to learn about the various career opportunities and possibilities available to them and discover how Pitt’s School of Social Work can effectively prepare them for the social work job market. Register here: https://ow.ly/rgQq50WN4UI
  • Social Work Mentorship Program (Registration Opens Soon!) 8 week program. Fall and spring cycles. Register on Pitt Commons. https://ow.ly/8RpR50WLxes
  • Please join us for our fall VanKirk Career Center open house! The featured presenter is Rhonda Schuldt, Director of the University of Pittsburgh Big Idea Center. Rhonda will be highlighting the dynamic student innovation and entrepreneurship program, 'The Change Maker Series'. Also, you will here about our services, new programs,  and signature events planned for the semester! Wednesday, September 3rd, 11:30am-12:30pm Zoom link: https://pitt.zoom.us/j/95300359272
  • An AOT program here would have “the potential to replay the same structural racism or even deepen it,” said Nev Jones, an associate professor in the School of Social Work at Pitt and an expert on psychosis interventions, who is studying AOT in New York. She urged the county to approach “yet another coercive intervention with so much caution” and to “consider alternatives.” Read more in PublicSource: https://ow.ly/KVkc50WLvyE
  • Applications for face-to-face and online MSW programs now open! Apply today for fall 2026: https://www.socialwork.pitt.edu/admissions/msw-admissions
  • Lighting the Way: Alumna's Journey from Marine to Mentor When Anette Nance (SOSW '20G) stepped onto the University of Pittsburgh’s campus for the first time, she was a newly transitioned U.S. Marine Corps veteran, a first-generation college student and a young mother with an 8-month-old son. Years later, she returned to that same campus—not as a student, but as a Lantern Night Well Wisher, leading fellow alumni as they passed the Light of Learning to a new generation of Panthers. Read more in Pitt Alumni Association news: https://ow.ly/Je0z50WFXEf
  • Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of young people—and help solve a statewide crisis? The Youth Behavioral Health Workforce Fellowship is your opportunity to join the front lines of change in Pittsburgh and beyond, where a critical shortage of trained professionals has left thousands of children and adolescents without the care they urgently need.  Please see the website for eligibility requirements: https://ow.ly/H5nl50WwcsP
  • Study: Many Allegheny County psych hospitalizations do more harm than good. “I sent it to a bunch of people who were very excited to have such a paper,” said Nev Jones, an associate professor in the School of Social Work at Pitt. Jones is an expert on psychosis interventions and was awarded a contract by New York state to study the impacts of AOT there. Read more in Public Source: https://ow.ly/sotn50Ww7Wh
  • A father of two, James Huguley said he takes time to remind his children of their legacy and resilience as a young Black man and woman. It’s empowering, he told the 200-plus attendees of Thursday’s Black Mental Health Summit, to recognize what has historically been done to Black people and “who we still became.” Dr. Huguley, the conference’s keynote speaker and an associate professor at Pitt's School of Social Work, said “is the greatness that lies within you.” Read more in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: https://ow.ly/bgZe50Ww7MN
  • Do you know a Pitt Social Work graduate making an impact on a local, regional, national or international level? Are you that person? Nominations for the 2025 Pitt Social Work Alumni Awards are open! The deadline to submit is July 31. Award categories are: 🎓 Distinguished Alumni Award 💡 Advancing Excellence Award 💙 School of Social Work Service Award 🌟 Rising Star Alumni Award Nominate today! https://ow.ly/ARUY50WnCys
  • New Auberle CEO Darla Poole faces ‘tornado’ of federal budget cuts. MSW alumna Darla Poole, 60, most recently Auberle’s chief operating officer, became CEO effective July 1. Founded in 1952 as a faith-based orphanage for boys, Auberle now serves 5,000-plus children and adults annually and employs 250 people. Read more in Next Pittsburgh: https://ow.ly/27Os50WnFY0
  • DEADLINE TOMORROW! The Department of Human Services (DHS) is partnering with the Pennsylvania Child Welfare Resource Center to recruit for the Pennsylvania Citizen Review Panels (CRPs). The CRPs are groups of volunteer citizens who are tasked with examining policies, procedures, and practices to make recommendations to DHS for improvements to the child welfare system in Pennsylvania. CRPs partner with state and local children and youth agencies and rely on maintaining respectful and positive relationships with these agencies to complete their work. To learn more about Pennsylvania’s CRPs, including their mission, vision, function, and members, visit the website at www.pacwrc.pitt.edu/CRP.
  • Interested in getting your MSW? Curious about the future of social work? Join us for a Live Panel featuring faculty members Suzanne Pritzker and Stevara Haley Clark.  We will reflect on the challenges and hopes facing the profession in 2025, the future of social work, and how the Pitt MSW program prepares students to meet this moment.  We hope to see you there! Register here: https://ow.ly/CvHe50WjINe
  • Pets can reduce the negative effects of social isolation that become more common among adults as they age, said Mary Rauktis, a professor with the University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work. As people retire from jobs and outlive friends and family members, they also lose their social circle, which is critical to maintaining emotional health.  https://ow.ly/8zZE50WmmSW
  • Faculty member Quinton Cotton will be presenting “Witnessing the Return: Lucidity in Dementia Through Caregivers' Eyes” at the Knight ADRC Tuesday Noon Seminar, June 24th at 1pm. RSVP here: https://ow.ly/SGZW50WcYVB
  • Doctoral candidate Sommer Blair and doctoral alumna C. Bailey Nichols have recently published “Conservative voices in social work education: a transformative approach to the classroom” in the journal Social Work Education. Read here: https://www.tandfonline.com/eprint/3CFZMSV3DDMTZXEBFSC7/full?target=10.1080/02615479.2025.2514673
  • Retired faculty member Christina Newhill has published a new book-Managing Client Violence: A Practical Guide for Social Workers- with NASW Press. The book is the ultimate resource for social workers and agencies concerned with staff safety. Using an ecological approach, Christina E. Newhill provides strategies for predicting violence, establishing a rapport with aggressive and violent clients, and treating violent clients through various interventions.  NASW has also approved the book for 7.5 continuing education credits. https://ow.ly/vWkB50W6iuU
  • Pride on the Patio Wednesday, June 25, 2025 11:00am - 2:00pm William Pitt Union Patio and Lawn Rain Location: WPU Assembly Room RSVP: https://pitt.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9pEZmp2WszNmf9s
  • Transform the world and join the Pitt MSW Program! Apply by June 15th on our website: https://www.socialwork.pitt.edu/admissions/msw-admissions
  • Special Training Invitation: Faculty member Quinton Cotton and Ericka Sinclair  (co-founders of the MKE Black Grassroots Network for Health Equity) are hosting a community organizing training. Please join them every Tuesday June 10 through July 1 from 6:30-8pm CT for the Mobilzing for Change Institute. This free training will provide skills on how to influence change in your community! From the clinic and classroom and into the community! https://ow.ly/gFNV50W49PM
  • We cannot allow history to repeat itself. That means Congress must fully fund the Protection and Advocacy program at or above $40 million; preserve and expand the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s community-based programs; and reject all efforts to lower civil commitment standards or expand coercive institutionalization, writes associate professor Nev Jones in an op-ed in The Hill. https://ow.ly/T2GM50W08nb
  • 🌍 As the world changes, so does the role of the social worker. Today, social workers are making a meaningful impact not just in healthcare, education, and mental health services, but in areas like policy reform, human resources, digital mental health, and even User Experience research. Social workers are now helping to shape the future in industries that you might not have imagined. In this session, we’ll explore how the Pitt MSW program equips you with the skills to make a real difference, whether you're working in a traditional setting or blazing a trail in an unexpected field. Register today! https://ow.ly/ctyu50VKJRW
  • Graduation photos are here! Check out all the photos in our Flickr album: https://ow.ly/buYT50VXPzb
  • Transform the world and join the Pitt MSW Program! Apply by June 15th on our website: https://www.socialwork.pitt.edu/admissions/msw-admissions
  • Allegheny County Preparing to Start Involuntary Outpatient Mental Health Treatment. Nev Jones, an associate professor in the School of Social Work at Pitt, said she was kept in the dark by county officials, despite repeatedly offering them her expertise on psychosis interventions after she heard they were considering AOT last year. "The logic of how they go from, ‘People don’t do well in our county after they’re involuntarily hospitalized’ to ‘What we need is AOT,’ is just shocking to me,” said Jones. Read more in Public Source: https://ow.ly/vajq50VTikC
  • Social work is rewarding—but it can also be emotionally demanding. Join us for a panel discussion on resilience and self-care in the field, where we’ll explore: ✨ Managing burnout and emotional fatigue ✨ How Pitt’s MSW program helps students prioritize well-being ✨ A guided self-care exercise to leave you feeling rejuvenated Take time for yourself while learning how to sustain a fulfilling career in social work. Register now! https://ow.ly/f80W50VPf5V
  • Graduation livestream: https://www.youtube.com/live/ffgCIBxg1io?si=W3yUQveIgajTb7q8
  • Graduating BASW student Mackenzie Evans’s long road to recovery ends with a joyful walk at graduation today! Read her amazing story in Pittwire: https://ow.ly/c0zZ50VKJqg
  • From orientation to lectures, student events, the Distinguished Alumni Awards, SSWR, CSWE, and classroom visits, please enjoy a video that looks back at the 2024-2025 school year. Congratulations to all of our graduates and have a great summer! Watch on YouTube: https://ow.ly/WjSf50VHorc
  • Dr. Kyaien Conner Research Report Article
  • From orientation to lectures, student events, the Distinguished Alumni Awards, SSWR, CSWE, and classroom visits, please enjoy a video that looks back at the 2024-2025 school year. Congratulations to all of our graduates and have a great summer! Watch on YouTube: https://ow.ly/WjSf50VHorc
  • Join the Pitt School of Social Work and get your MSW today! Learn about our innovative and top-ranked program at a Virtual Information Session Webinar April 29th. 6pm. Register here: https://ow.ly/w3tL50VB0Je
  • News Coverage from Higher Ed Day of Action: PublicSource, University Times, 90.5 WESA, TribLive
  • Dr. Kyaien Conner's written speech: Higher Ed Day of Action
  • Video: Dr. Kyaien Conner Gives Speech at Higher Ed Day of Action
  • Join the Pitt School of Social Work and get your MSW today! Learn about our innovative and top-ranked program at a Virtual Information Session Webinar April 29th. 6pm. Register here: https://ow.ly/w3tL50VB0Je
  • April 17 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm. Join TAC - Treatment Advocacy Center for an insightful webinar presented by Dr. Shaun Eack, a leading expert in cognitive enhancement therapy (CET). In this session, Dr. Eack will explore how CET impacts the treatment of schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders by improving cognitive functioning and enhancing everyday skills. He will discuss the latest research, clinical applications, and practical strategies for implementing CET, offering valuable insights into how this approach can help manage the negative symptoms of psychotic disorders such as issues with memory, problem solving, and attention. Cognitive Enhancement Therapy for Promoting Cognitive and Functional Recovery from Schizophrenia will take place Thursday, April 17 at 3 p.m. ET. Register here today: https://ow.ly/94Yo50VAr21
  • Starting tomorrow April 9th! Please join AmeriCorps Survivor Link Fellows for a two-part free training on understanding intimate partner violence & supporting survivors in safety planning and connecting with resources. The training is geared towards current and future social workers practicing in a variety of settings, to support the development of basic skills in understanding and responding to IPV and other forms of gender-based violence. While it is not required that you attend both, trainings will build on one another. Trainings will be held in Room 2017 CL. Training 1: Domestic Violence 101 – Wednesday, April 9th 6-7:30pm Training 2: Resources & Safety Planning – Wednesday, April 16th 6-7:30pm Please note that you can also attend via Zoom . More information here: https://ow.ly/T2xH50VvVKE
  • Racial Equity Collaboratory Launch
  • As a community-based therapist, MSW alumnus Julius Boatwright worked with families to ensure the safety of their children. But when his work with a given family would come to a close, sometimes they’d ask, “Why does your time with us have to end?” After a session with a family in the Hill District in March 2016, Boatwright, who’d been involved in social work and mental health for four years, sat in his car and thought, “I need to do more.” Read more in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: https://ow.ly/iIY350Vsm3a
  • The Hartford Cohort of 2024/2025 will present group projects. 9-10:30am. Virtual or 2017 Cathedral of Learning. Register here: https://ow.ly/qc0e50VnymH
  • Joint MSW/MPH student Gabriel F. Quinteros was profiled by Pittwire. He talks about his path to Pitt and how he "felt drawn to his adjunct professors and their experiences in the 'real world'; he valued the work at the Center for Race and Social Problems, and he was over the moon to have his first-ever class with an Afro-Latino faculty member, Assistant Professor Victor Figuereo, which “was really cool.” Read more in Pittwire: https://ow.ly/wqB850VslZx
  • Four Cycles of Reform in Mental Health Services Policy: Is There a 5th Cycle Emerging? A talk with Howard H Goldman MD PhD. When: Tuesday, 4/8/2025, 12:00-2:00pm Where: Cathedral of Learning, 20th Floor, Room CL 2017 Note: This event will be in-person only. Registration is required. Register: https://ow.ly/vGXF50Vnyh4
  • Congratulations! This month MSW alumna Jasmine Wilson-Bryant was nominated by her coworkers and won Social Worker of the Year 2025 for the Washington, DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center She was also selected and honored to serve as a panelist for the Veterans Affairs' National Social Work Program during National Social Work Month. Read more: https://ow.ly/a2Nj50VslVs
  • Critical Perspectives on Coercive Practices in Mental Health featuring Dr. Nev Jones: "Adaptive Expectations, Internalized Oppression & Coercion: Learning from Qualitative Research on Inpatient & Outpatient Commitment in the United States" - This brief presentation will unpack the challenges of qualitative research in the context of multiply-marginalized service users subject to coercive interventions and the challenges of documenting harm in the context of internalized oppression and adaptive expectations. Wednesday, April 9th: 4PM-5:30PM (EST) via Zoom Eventbrite Registration & Zoom Access: https://ow.ly/STrp50Vsja3  
  • HRC, GLAAD, Lambda Legal and several other advocacy organizations are hosting a webinar event this evening from 7p-8p, "Building Power and Solidarity Across Generations: A National Call for Communities and Allies". Event information and registration can be found here: https://glaad.org/tdov/
  • Faculty member Quinton Cotton visited his hometown of Milwaukee, WI on Saturday, March 15, 2025, to coordinate Slam Dunk Screenings. The event is a basketball game and health fair to raise awareness about the importance of screening for colorectal and prostate cancers. Read more: https://ow.ly/ztO050Vnxfn
  • March Madness Career Fair. March 28, 2025 10am-4pm. 2017 Cathedral of Learning. Register here: https://ow.ly/mhzM50VeWbQ
  • Social Work Alumni Speaker Series: Back to School: Exploring Careers in Higher Education Joanna Mittereder (MSW ’86). March 31st. 6 - 7 p.m. Virtual RSVP here: https://ow.ly/Sh4550VeWix
  • Join us for Social Work COSA Night at COSA  alumnus Mike Eichler’s play “Repulsing the Monkey” about gentrification on the South Side: On Saturday, April 5, 2025 at the Lillie Theater Stage at City Theater on the South Side. Saturday, April 5, 2025 Lillie Theater Stage on City Theater Campus 1300 Bingham Street. Ticket link: https://ow.ly/KSbU50VjjHJ
  • Parenting While Black program helping families through challenges tied to race. An interactive program in Pittsburgh is helping primary caregivers better support their Black children, navigate challenges like experiences of discrimination and improve intergenerational mental wellness. The curriculum was developed by Pitt Professor Jay Huguley. The current program is a collaboration between Pitt, Homewood Children’s Village and Awaken Pittsburgh. https://www.wpxi.com/news/local/parenting-while-black-program-helping-f…
  • The Flourishing Research Collaboratives (FRC) led by Drs. Moon, Idoko, Eack, Huguley, and Lee have been honored with the Year of Discourse and Dialogue award. The awarded funds will be utilized to support the Human Flourishing Symposium, scheduled for March 24, in partnership with the Headwaters Project team in the Department of Health Sciences and Engineering.  Read more: https://ow.ly/vyVo50Vjj8w
  • RECI Mixer Event March 18th
  • RECI Film Trailer
  • Free RECI Film Screening at Pitt Greensburg Registration
  • RECI Mixers Event
  • Human Flourishing Symposium
  • Envisioning a Just Pittsburgh Photos
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  • Alumni Speaker Series: Back to School: Exploring Careers in Higher Education. Joanna Mittereder (MSW ’86). March 31st. 6 - 7 p.m. RSVP here: https://ow.ly/yCcc50Vb3ef
  • Make your voice heard! Join us for NASW LEAD (Legislative Education and Advocacy Day) 2025. March 25, 2025. 5am-8pm. Register here: https://ow.ly/Rivy50VavQQ
  • 💡 Ready to make a difference through social work? Join faculty experts Dr. Yodit Betru & Dr. Jaime Booth as they dive into Pitt’s MSW program and its commitment to justice, equity, diversity and inclusion. 👉 Learn how anti-racism is embedded in coursework and fieldwork 👉 Explore strategies on advocating for marginalized communities and leveraging social work to confront societal challenges 👉 Discover how the Center on Race and Social Problems drives research and education Don’t miss this conversation on how social work can create meaningful change. https://ow.ly/Zqoh50V9Gn4
  • From psychosis to sleep to drug resistance, these Pittsburgh research efforts are threatened by Trump spending cuts, orders. Faculty members Nev Jones and Leah Jacobs spoke to Public Source about the recent proposed NIH cuts. Read more: https://ow.ly/4uY050V9FwL
  • Social Work Month Lecture: Social and behavioral research to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes globally: Reflections and lessons learned by Zoé M. Hendrickson, PhD, Pitt School of Public Health March 17, 2025. 12-1pm. 2017 Cathedral of Learning or Zoom. Please register and the Zoom link will be sent to you before the lecture: https://ow.ly/nknj50V9G8V
  • March 6, 2025: Resilience and Restoration Critical Elements of Hope in School Social Work featuring panelist PhD student Bianca De Bellis. 6-7:30pm. Hybrid. Register here: https://ow.ly/n0B750V5vBU
  • Please join us for the 2025 Webb Lecture. Led by Macon Stewart and Karen Kolivoski, both Pitt School of Social Work MSW alumnae, this lecture will explore the challenges faced by youth involved in both the child welfare and juvenile justice systems. It examines the unique vulnerabilities of dual system youth, systemic barriers, and emerging opportunities for reform. The discussion highlights key issues in advocacy, leadership, service provision, and research, offering insights into strategies that can drive positive outcomes for dual system youth. It will take place in the Cathedral (Conference room 2017) over lunch on March 13. Please register here: https://ow.ly/wQ4o50UU5U7
  • Now open: Community and Racial Equity Leadership Fellowship Looking for a field placement in MACRO practice settings in the community? Earn a $5,000 stipend as you: • Deepen your understanding of race & social problems • Develop practitioner and research skills • Foster interprofessional collaborations • Engage in policy and practice • And promote social justice! Extended Application Deadline is March 15, 2025. Apply here: https://ow.ly/jSgT50V5v4f
  • The Pitt Alumni Association and Racial Equity Consciousness Institute are offering an exclusive and immersive learning alumni cohort that aims to broaden horizons, understanding and respect for diverse racial perspectives; nurture cultural humility, competence and agency; foster proactive attitudes toward creating racially equitable and inclusive environments; and develop confidence to drive social change. Register today: https://ow.ly/y4Wn50V5v8v
  • MSW alumnus's play comes comes to Pittsburgh! Written by MSW alumnus Mike Eichler, Repulsing The Monkey is coming to the Lillie Theatre stage on City Theatre's campus March 31st - April 6th! A brother and sister inherit a working-class bar on the South Side of Pittsburgh. Millennials from New York and California swarm in to make offers to buy it and "retrofit" it to new uses. Should they sell it for the money and lose their neighborhood? 1300 Bingham St | Pittsburgh, PA Monday (Pay What You Can Preview) - 7:30 pm Wednesday through Friday - 7:30 pm Saturday - 5:30 pm & Sunday - 2:00 pm More information and reserve tickets: https://ow.ly/369n50V5uLF
  • Coming in March: Human Flourishing Symposium, "Exploring Pathways to Thriving: Shifting from Deficit to Possibility." We invite you to the Human Flourishing Symposium, "Exploring Pathways to Thriving: Shifting from Deficit to Possibility", a day-long gathering dedicated to exploring and advancing the concept of human flourishing across disciplines. Jointly hosted by the Flourishing Research Collaboratives (FRC) in the School of Social Work and The Headwaters Project in Health Sciences and Engineering, this event will bring together leading researchers, community leaders, faculty, students, and stakeholders to discuss how to understand and advance human flourishing. https://ow.ly/AZOC50V5v1s
  • Interested in a fellowship opportunity? Don't miss these upcoming deadlines! More information on our website: https://ow.ly/Ng5t50V5CYv
  • Doctoral alumna Laurenia Mangum's latest publication, co-authored with Drs. Valire Copeland and Shaun Eack and alumni Shataya Taylor (BASW and MSW) and Ifeoluwa Orebiyi (MSW): Parental Perceptions of Access to and Utilization of Services for Autistic Children in African American Families: An Exploratory Study. https://ow.ly/uH5W50V5urQ
  • Allegheny County DHS has honored MSW Program Director Yodit Betru for Black History Month. In their "Equity Corner," DHS celebrates "the work of Dr. Yodit Betru, DSW, LCSW, a local expert whose dedication to social work and trauma-informed care is driving meaningful change in Pittsburgh. https://ow.ly/yTCn50V5ucE
  • We’re excited to share the Winter 2025 edition of Bridges! This issue celebrates 30 years of Pitt Social Work’s leadership in child welfare, highlighting the impact of our Child Welfare Education and Research Programs and more school and alumni news. Read here: https://bridges.pitt.edu/
  • ICYMI: Alumni Speaker Series with MSW alumnus Kyle Crawford (MSW ’12) goes into details about how he defines ambiguity and historical examples of unique moments of change from his new book, “Ambiguity is the Answer: Timeless Strategies for Creating Change.” Watch on YouTube: https://ow.ly/5lCp50UZpgN
  • Saturday, February 22, 2025. 10:00am: Register for the In-Person MSW Information Session with a Practicum Focus. https://ow.ly/mKZC50URtY3
  • Please join us for the 2025 Webb Lecture. It will take place in the Cathedral (Conference room 2017) over lunch on March 13. Please register here: https://ow.ly/wQ4o50UU5U7
  • Pitt Bachelor's in Social Work Info Session! Join BASW Program Director Dr. Toya Jones to learn about the program! Feb 19, 2025 5:00pm. Register here: https://ow.ly/7XGO50UU3Nk
  • The second annual AAPI Symposium was held on January 24, 2024, in a hybrid format. It drew participants from institutions across the state, including Emory University, Columbia University, and the University of Texas at Austin. Attendance quadrupled compared to the previous year, reflecting the event's growing impact. Read more and see photos from the event: https://ow.ly/n6m150USoW3
  • Dr. Quinton Cotton, REC Rising Star Awardee, will be part of an one-hour webinar featuring the 2023 Fall and 2024 Fall ADRC Meeting REC Rising Star Award Winners! Each presenter will have a 10-minute presentation followed by an opportunity for Q&A. February 7, 2025 at 2pm. Register here: https://ow.ly/KgCV50USoxP
  • Advocacy in Social Work trainings! This series of trainings will help social work students across all programs learn advocacy skills. Feb 17/24 and March 10/17 4:30-6 2017 CL. Register here: https://ow.ly/52oX50URpgl
  • Western PA Book Read: https://pittsburghlectures.org/lectures/western-pa-book-read/
  • The deadline for this BASW fellowship opportunity is approaching quickly! Hartford Partnership Program for Aging Education: https://ow.ly/qTzp50UNQZm
  • Healing Overflow with Dr. Toy - Podcast Resources
  • January 25, 2025: Pitt Social Work: In-person MSW (COSA Specialization Focused) Information Session. 10am. Cathedral of Learning. Register here: https://ow.ly/PrcS50UGkQq
  • Now Available! Flexible, Part-Time Online MSW Program! If you want to advance your career in social work or enter the field, Pitt School of Social Work’s new Part-Time Online MSW program could be what you’re looking for. Launching in the fall of 2025, our program will equip you with the skills to help address complex social issues impacting people in your community through flexible coursework that you can complete on your own schedule. Applications are open now. Visit our online program website for more information.
  • CANCELED: African X Asian event. But please join us for the Flourishing Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Communities and Beyond Symposium. January 24, 2025. 10am-6pm. 2017 Cathedral of Learning. Register here: https://ow.ly/INjy50UGkFt
  • SSWR 2025 Conference Presentation Details: Presentations at SSWR 2025 | School of Social Work
  • Be sure not miss to miss our MSW priority deadline of February 1st! Apply today: https://www.socialwork.pitt.edu/admissions/msw-admissions
  • Celebrate Pongal, the ancient Tamil harvest festival, with us. Come explore Linguistic and Cultural Diversity, and hear from our diverse Tamil community. All are Welcome! Registration by January 20, via this form, is encouraged: https://ow.ly/iQ1s50UCxjx
  • Excellence in Social Work Practice Awards recognize Master’s students in the Pitt School of Social Work who demonstrate exemplary commitment to professional development. The awards are given to students completing specialized study and displaying outstanding potential as social workers. The generosity of alumni and friends of the School make the awards possible, including a small monetary recognition. Nominations close January 10th. https://ow.ly/uPqf50UrV9q
  • National Day of Racial Healing Program - January 21st
  • Pitt Social Work Alumni Speaker Series: Kyle Crawford (MSW ’12). Virtual Event. January 27, 2025. 6pm. Kyle Crawford is a strategist with nearly two decades of experience studying and working with movements and organizations. RSVP here: https://ow.ly/CliQ50UpbEG
  • Pitt School of Social Work 2024 Holiday Gift Guide: MSW alumna Madeline Rigatti owns MJ Eclectic, a handmade goods & vintage shop located within the Lawrenceville Market House (4112 Butler St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201). They specialize in handmade jewelry, locally made goods, and vintage finds. https://mjeclectic.com/
  • Pitt School of Social Work 2024 Holiday Gift Guide: MSW alumna Sharise Nance is the owner and founder of Vitamin C Healing, and she helps organizations prevent Leadership Burnout and Compassion Fatigue using a trauma sensitive and systems approach to create a supportive work culture that prioritizes work life harmony. See her online shop here: https://www.sharisenance.com/shop
  • Pitt School of Social Work 2024 Holiday Gift Guide: MSW student Zora Borde-Perry is a 19-year-old African American college student majoring in social work. "I am the author of "Reflections in Rhythm", a music guided journal designed to guide individuals on a transformative journey of self-discovery, healing, and self-love through introspection and the power of music. Each page pairs a song with 3 thought-provoking prompts, encouraging the reader to explore their emotions, confront their shadows, and celebrate their unique journey. I’ve done this with artists like Erykah Badu, Lauryn Hill, Jill Scott, Beyoncé, Solange, Doechii, Kendrick, Ari Lennox, Mereba, Kali Uchis and Tyler the Creator . In total there are 60 songs and 180 prompts to choose from. This journal provides a safe space for reflection and growth, helping readers uncover their truths and nurture their inner world. With a focus on self-care and emotional wellness, it is an empowering tool for those looking to reconnect with themselves." Buy on Amazon: https://ow.ly/ua6850Us9lh
  • 2025 AAPI Mental Health Symposium Call for Presenters We invite you to submit abstracts for the 2025 AAPI symposium scheduled for January 24, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. in 2017 Cathedral of Learning. This symposium provides an opportunity to showcase innovative research, share valuable insights, and foster collaboration within our academic and professional community. The deadline for abstract submission is December 30, 2024. All submissions will undergo a review process, and notifications of acceptance will be sent by January 6, 2025. We look forward to your contributions and participation! https://ow.ly/XhAY50UrUOo
  • Join us for Chai Chats, a Fulbright Networking Event at the University of Pittsburgh! Explore the beautiful Indian and Asian Nationality Rooms, engage in meaningful conversations, and connect with peers and professionals over chai. RSVP by December 18th: https://tinyurl.com/ChaiChatPittsburgh
  • Would you like to do some holiday shopping while also supporting Pitt School of Social Work students and alumni? Please check out our 2024 holiday gift guide to find some unique products that are created by our SSW community! https://www.socialwork.pitt.edu/news/2024-holiday-gift-guide
  • ICYMI December Alumni Speaker Series: From Social Work to Birthwork: India Renae Hunter discusses her decision to pursue a joint MSW/MPH degree, how she got into doula work, and what her day looks like as a Public Health Analyst at the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fENVmjCK3bw
  • 2025 Excellence in Social Work Practice Awards! Excellence in Social Work Practice Awards recognize Master’s students in the Pitt School of Social Work who demonstrate exemplary commitment to professional development. Nominations close January 10th. Read more: https://ow.ly/616p50UpafK
  • CRSP and CEIR Launch the Black Pittsburgh Satisfaction and Retention Survey
  • Pitt Social Work associate professor James Huguley has transformed his scholarly work on race and human development into Parent Heart Inc., an evidence-based company supporting African American parents. https://ow.ly/gjJf50Uj2wV
  • Now hiring! The School of Social Work at the University of Pittsburgh is seeking a dynamic and organized Research Grant Administration Manager to join our team. Apply now! https://ow.ly/OAC550Ug5wp
  • Virtual Fellowship Information Session. December 3, 2024. 4-5pm. Learn about fellowship opportunities for the 2025/2026 academic year. Get information on the Behavioral Health Scholars Program for graduating MSW students. Register here: https://ow.ly/wWKp50UeVmF
  • Pitt Social Work Alumni Speaker Series: India Renae Hunter (MSW ’20) December 3, 2024. 6pm. Virtual Event. RSVP here: https://ow.ly/Kq4E50U9q97
  • Allies for Health + Wellbeing through its annual Free For All, is seeking nominations for Bright Young People who are moving the conversation in Pittsburgh forward, particularly when it comes to equity and inclusion. Deadline: Dec. 13, 2024. https://ow.ly/QKTh50U4p0Z
  • November 21, 2024: Graduate Financial Aid Presentation. 3pm. Register here: https://ow.ly/YxvB50U4pjz
  • The Pitt School of Social Work and the Pennsylvania Association of School Social Work Personnel hosted a conference, "The 3 R’s of School Social Work: Roles, Responsibilities, and Reflection," on campus on November 4th. https://www.socialwork.pitt.edu/news/passwp-conference-held-pitt
  • This event is designed for prospective MSW students and provides an opportunity to visit our campus and learn more about the program. November 16th 10am-2pm. Register here: https://ow.ly/B5Pf50TNJCF
  • Healing Overflow with Dr. Toy Podcast - "Happy Holidays?"
  • RSVP: Beyond Safety in the Classroom: Transformative Approaches to Addressing Power and Violence in Education
  • Four Pitt School of Social Work doctoral students are on the job market this fall: Cecily Davis, Bianca De Bellis, C. Bailey Nichols, and Emil K. Smith. The students featured here would be a strong addition to any institution’s research, teaching, community engagement, and social justice work. Read more about them here. https://ow.ly/tVrl50U4oGZ
  • The CREL Fellowship, led by Dr. Aliya Durham, is Cultivating Leaders for Social Justice and Community Engagement | School of Social Work
  • Dr. Zuly Inirio — YWCA Greater Pittsburgh Equity Awardee
  • Healing Overflow with Dr. Toy Clip: Ask a Therapist: Questions Answered! - YouTube
  • Election Day is Tuesday, November 4th from 7am-8pm in Pennsylvania. Verify your polling place: https://iwillvote.com/
  • Conversations for Change: A Discourse and Dialogue Series - October 29th
  • SSW & PASSWP are hosting: The 3 R’s of School Social Work: Roles, Responsibilities, and Reflection. Monday, November 4, 2024. 8 to 4 pm. William Pitt Union. 6 CE Credits & Act 48 can be earned (including Suicide Prevention & Ethics)Register: https://passwp.com/events/the-3-rs-of-school-social-worker-roles-respon…
  • Read about the amazing and impactful work of our School of Social Work faculty, staff, students, and alumni as we look back over the year at some of the School's accomplishments! https://ow.ly/GYZX50TUBtW
  • Pitt Falls Event - October 23rd
  • Today is the LAST DAY to register to vote in Pennsylvania! Check your voter registration and make sure you are registered. You can register here: https://ow.ly/NP9B50TQg1k
  • Envisioning a Just Pittsburgh - Call for Diverse Art (Due October 20th)
  • Healing Overflow with Dr. Toy - Ask a Therapist: Questions Answered!
  • This event is designed for prospective MSW students and provides an opportunity to visit our campus and learn more about the program. November 16th 10am-2pm. Register here: https://ow.ly/euas50TNJCH
  • 2024 Dr. Larry E. Davis Black Excellence in the Academy Award Dinner
  • PhD and Faculty Publication Spotlight: Does Working Full-Time Guarantee Hospital Service Workers’ Material Well-Being? A Latent Class Regression Analysis
  • Webinar: Electoral Activism: The Urgency is Now! Wednesday, October 16 2024, from 3:00 – 4:30 PM (ET). Join three leaders of the non-partisan National Social Work Mobilization Campaign (Voting is Social Work). CEUs Available. Register Here: https://ow.ly/oMbH50THRN0
  • Stay involved and engaged this election season with our list of voter resources. Voting IS Social Work! Find resources here: https://ow.ly/eBSO50TFZCa
  • Alumni Speaker Series. September 30, 2024: Michael Dubinski (MSW '21): MSW to JD: Making the Case. 6-7pm. RSVP here: ow.ly/1Yty50Tq8tl
  • Everything you need to know for Election Day on Nov. 5! https://ow.ly/eUC850Twnt2
  • Beyond the Symptoms: Addressing Racism as a Root Cause of Health Inequity - Registration
  • RECI Fall Cohort for Current Pitt Faculty, Staff and Students - Registration
  • Faculty Publication Spotlight: Sleep quality and cognitive functioning among Chinese older adults living in the US: A mixed-effects model analysis
  • Faculty Publication Spotlight: Relationship Quality Among Persons with Serious Mental Illness and Their Relatives: Rates and Correlates
  • Mindful Connections for Black Families (MCBF) program - Enrolling Now
  • Race &...Conference 2024 Registration

 

 

  • PhD Student Publication Spotlight: Using US Army unit suicide-related serious incident reports (SR-SIRs) to identify predictors for suicidal ideations and suicide attempts
  • Alumni Speaker Series. September 30, 2024: Michael Dubinski (MSW '21): MSW to JD: Making the Case. 6-7pm. RSVP here: https://ow.ly/1Yty50Tq8tl
  • Learn more about our top-ranked MSW program and transform your world! Tuesday September 24, 2024 6:00pm-7:15pm. Register for the MSW Virtual Information Session: https://ow.ly/iJ9550ToClC
  • .@AgeFriendlyPGH is recruiting students for the Age-Friendly Scholars program! Scholars will learn how to apply an aging lens to their fields of study and future careers. They will receive a $3,000 stipend for the year. To learn more and apply, go to: tinyurl.com/AgeFriendlyScholars2024-2025.
  • In the season 3 debut of Let's Talk Social Innovation, Ian Kehinde interviews the incredible Dr. Toya Jones of the University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work. They talk through her colorful upbringing, what made her choose social work, and lastly, they touch on education for mental wellbeing of disadvantaged communities." Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yh-1HZIlII
  • Webinar: PA Keystone Link Coalition: Elder & Animal Abuse. Sep 23, 2024 12:00 PM with Dr. Mary Rauktis Register: ow.ly/P5QQ50T12AY
  • Join us on September 25th at 5 pm for the 2024 Momeyer Lecture featuring Dr. Josie Badger for her talk titled, "Inclusive Policy and Systemic Change: The Critical Role of Disabled Voices and Allies" Register Here: ow.ly/4BWx50T1vyT
  • Welcome to our new students! We hope you enjoyed orientation last week. You can check out photos from the events on our Flickr page: https://ow.ly/5TEv50T6LzV
  • Join us on September 25th at 5 pm for the 2024 Momeyer Lecture featuring Dr. Josie Badger for her talk titled, "Inclusive Policy and Systemic Change: The Critical Role of Disabled Voices and Allies" Register Here: ow.ly/4BWx50T1vyT
  • Nev Jones receives $3.48 million dollar NIMH grant to study Certified Community Behavioral Health Centers! Dr. Jones has been awarded a NIMH R01 as multiple-primary-investigator in collaboration with Dr. Josh Breslau (RAND). Read more: https://ow.ly/T9fq50T6xHk