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School of Social Work, University of Illinois > All Stories

All Stories

Everyone has a story to tell. And we feel like our students, faculty, alums, and field instructors can tell ours the best. Read their stories below to find out how the School of Social Work is making an impact.

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Lance Keene, MSW '12

The MSW program laid a firm foundation for me in social work practice at the micro and macro level. I feel equally prepared working one-on-one with individuals and in the grant writing process ... See full story

Jan Carter-Black, Associate Professor, PhD '05, MSW '95

My association with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign began in 1968 when I arrived on campus as an eighteen year old freshman. It wasn’t until 1989 that I walked into 1207 W. Oregon for the first time. ... See full story

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Terra Kern, MSW '11

My experiences with the School of Social Work have been very enriching and continue to be. As a student, I enjoyed my classes and found the faculty to be very knowledgeable in the field. ... See full story

Carlos A. Evans Jr., MSW '12

“The relationships that I built at U of I with the students and staff have been maintained now for over three years. I think that facts speak to their investment in their students and their genuineness. I was recruited to the Illinois Association of School Social Workers by one of my former professors and then ... See full story

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Linda Weiss, MSW '90

The School of Social Work at the University of Illinois helped prepare me to make positive contributions to individuals, families and communities through a wide range of professional endeavors. ... See full story

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Teresa Allen, MSW Student, Class of 2014

I decided to pursue my MSW degree at the University of Illinois School of Social Work before I was even accepted as an undergraduate student at the University. ... See full story

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