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Stories of Impact

Impact.

It’s the driving force behind our curriculum, our programs, our research, and our community engagement. These stories provide just a few examples of the ways our faculty, staff, students, and alumni are impacting the field and transforming lives.

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Helping to Stem the Tide

Rachel Garthe, Associate Professor, Undergraduate Research Program Coordinator and Doug Smith, Professor, Director of Center for Prevention Research and Development

Rachel Garthe and Doug Smith

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Leading With Passion

Abbey Malbon, BSW '22

image of Abbey Malbon sitting outside on UIUC campus

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Returning—Virtually—to Earn an MSW

Clair Brendel, BSW '15, MSW Student

Clair Brendel working for the American Red Cross

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A Heart for the Distressed

Dora Watkins, PhD Student

headshot of Dora Watkins

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The Road Less Traveled

Ian Hulette, MSW Student

headshot of Ian Hulette

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Along for More Than the Ride

Becky Rowe, MSW '21

image of UIPD REACH team
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