SSW Scholarship Awardees Announced
The School of Social Welfare has announced the awardees for the 2021-2022 SSW Scholarships. With over 150 applications for the 13 different scholarships available to students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels, this year was particularly competitive.
Expert in Public Human Services Addresses the Child Welfare Workforce Disparity
Catherine Lawrence, associate professor in the School of Social Welfare, believes a greater diversity of the child welfare workforce could significantly mitigate disparate negative outcomes for children and families of color.
Forging New Pathways of Success
UAlbany President Havidán Rodríguez, Hudson Valley President Roger Ramsammy and Albany Law School President and Dean Alicia Ouellette prepare to unveil a new program on Wednesday, Aug. 25, designed to expand opportunities for students throughout New York and beyond.
SSW Student, Faculty/Staff Receive Lavender Awards
Several members of the School of Social Welfare family were honored with 2021 Lavender Awards. The Lavender awards celebrate Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and allied faculty, staff, and students for their work in promoting LGBTQ+ equity at UAlbany.
Interdisciplinary Research Partnership at UAlbany Aids Albany County Mental Health Program
A new pilot program launched last week to meet the needs of those experiencing mental health crises in the Hilltowns of Albany County is aided by researchers in the School of Public Health and the School of Social Welfare.
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.