Beyond the Script: Theatre Program Partners with SSW Students to Simulate Field Training
With field training at a standstill during the pandemic, theater students and alumni act out the part of clients for social work Master’s students.
Interdisciplinary Town Hall Looked at Lessons Learned, Ways to Move Forward
The School of Public Health, School of Social Welfare and College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity teamed up for a town hall discussion on the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Social Workers Are Essential: A reflection from our alums on how COVID-19 impacted social work
This global health crisis has put a spotlight on social work and its essential role in our society. Some of our alumni share their thoughts on the role of social work and the impact COVID-19 has had, not only on their work, but on the profession itself.
School of Social Welfare Experts Contribute during COVID-19
SSW experts reflect on social workers' healing role in the pandemic.
Training for Social Work during COVID-19
Each year, the University at Albany trains new social workers to be ready to work in a wide variety of settings.
SSW hosts conversation on social & political agendas post-election
The School of Social Welfare welcomed the Hon. Dr. Dorcey Applyrs and faculty member Dr. Robert L. Miller, Jr., for a virtual event entitled, Strategies for Centering our Social and Political Agendas in this Era of Renewal.
School of Social Welfare Brings International Expert on Racism and Trauma to Campus… Virtually
Internationally renowned researcher and educator, Dr. Joy Angela DeGruy, will give the 2021 Dr. Katharine Briar-Lawson Lecture. This virtual event, titled 'White Supremacy: Psychological and Social Impacts in the U.S.', will be held on Friday, March 19th from 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
NASW-NYS Highlights Faculty, Alumni
The National Association of Social Workers - New York State Chapter launched the 'This is Social Work' campaign in February 2020. The project aims to spread awareness about the diversity of the social work profession and it highlights several of our faculty and alumni.