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2020s
Violence Prevention Research Lab at the School of Social Work
The School of Social Work hosts several research labs and centers, one of which is the Violence Prevention Research Lab …
Alumna Jewelry Keodara Named 2025–2026 Peace Fellow
The School of Social Work is proud to celebrate alumna Jewelry Pouna Keodara (BSW ’22, MSW ’23), who has been …
Grant Writing, Advocacy, and Growth: A Student’s Field Journey
Angela Gonzalez, BSW ’25, completed her internship at PACE Inc. Center for Independent Living, an organization offering services to assist …
April Curtis, MSW ’21: Recognized as an Unsung Heroine in Cook County
About April April Curtis, MSW ’21, has been honored with the prestigious Peggy A. Montes Unsung Heroines Award by Cook …
Illinois Promise Alumna: “Grateful to Give Back”
Alum Spotlight: Lena Summers Lena Summers (BS, psychology, 2021; MSW, 2022) is a proud Illinois Promise alum. After graduating with a …
Against All Odds
Leyda Garcia-Greenawalt’s journey has been shaped by her experiences within the foster care system. Now in her third year at …
Along for More Than the Ride
As part of the UIPD’s REACH program (Response, Evaluation and Crisis Help), Rowe spends the majority of her 10-hour shifts …
2020-2021 Alumni Award Recipients Announced
Distinguished Alumni Award Dr. Sondra J. Fogel Dr. Sondra J. Fogel is the Ph.D. Program Chair and an associate professor …
Taking Advantage of the Opportunities
Sometimes, it’s the little things that make all the difference. Like taking advantage of the many research opportunities afforded by …
2010s
Illinois Social Work Alumna Helping First-Generation Graduates Thrive Beyond College
When Susan Gershenfeld, PhD ’16, (featured on the right alongside Emily Malamud, a 2013 Illinois graduate and former I-Promise student, …
Alumna Named 2025 NASW-Illinois Chapter Social Worker of the Year
School of Social Work alumna Franshandra Owens, MSW, LCSW (MSW ’18), has been selected as the 2025 NASW-Illinois Chapter Social …
Alice Dye, MSW ’11, is One of First Two Social Workers to Become Manager-level in Advocate Healthcare
Alice Dye is a MSW 2011 alum who is making new strides in leadership in healthcare. Based out of the …
Carlos Evans, MSW ’12, Receives Award of Special Recognition Student Support Personnel
Carlos Evans, School of Social Work MSW 2012 alum, has been selected as one of 500 Illinois recipients of the …
Against All Odds
Leyda Garcia-Greenawalt’s journey has been shaped by her experiences within the foster care system. Now in her third year at …
Remembering Sue Keller
Sue Keller grew up in Palatine, IL, and settled in Champaign-Urbana after graduating from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign …
Remembering Lt. Aaron Landers, MSW ’16
Megan Cambron, University of Illinois Police Department Crisis Outreach Coordinator, reflects on her time spent with- and the impacts made …
Assisting Lives Impacted by Conflict and Disaster
My name is Bruna Cardoso Lopez. Currently, I am the Social Work Field Placement Coordinator for the International Rescue Committee …
2020-2021 Alumni Award Recipients Announced
Distinguished Alumni Award Dr. Sondra J. Fogel Dr. Sondra J. Fogel is the Ph.D. Program Chair and an associate professor …
Taking Advantage of the Opportunities
Sometimes, it’s the little things that make all the difference. Like taking advantage of the many research opportunities afforded by …
2000s
The Youngsoon Park Scholarship for Social Work
The Youngsoon Park Scholarship for Social Work has been established by Dr. Ga-Young Choi (PhD, ’09, MSW, ’02) to honor …
Dr. Jan Carter-Black Scholarship for Commitment to Diversity and Leadership
The School of Social Work is pleased to announce the creation of a new scholarship in honor of Dr. Jan …
Remembering Lt. Aaron Landers, MSW ’16
Megan Cambron, University of Illinois Police Department Crisis Outreach Coordinator, reflects on her time spent with- and the impacts made …
1990s
Advancing Global Social Work
The Susheila & C.V. Swaminathan and Doris & William Higgins International Opportunities Fund, established by Dr. Chathapuram (Ram) Ramanathan (MSW …
Empowering Refugee Women: Raiza Kolia’s Mission
Giving a Voice Alumna Raiza Kolia has dedicated her life to empowering women and girls within refugee communities, giving them …
Celebrating Global Impact: 2023-2024 International Achievement Award Recipients
We are thrilled to announce the distinguished recipients of the 2023-2024 International Achievement Awards, a collaboration between the University of …
Revealing and Challenging Systems of Oppression
“Before graduating from the University of Illinois MSW program in 1997 with a specialization in School Social Work, I was …
Champaign Public Health Leader/SSW Alumna Awarded Public Citizen of the Year by NASW-IL
Julie A. Pryde, BSW ’90, MSW ’92 for her work in the past year to prevent the spread of COVID-19 …
2020-2021 Alumni Award Recipients Announced
Distinguished Alumni Award Dr. Sondra J. Fogel Dr. Sondra J. Fogel is the Ph.D. Program Chair and an associate professor …
1980s
Advancing Global Social Work
The Susheila & C.V. Swaminathan and Doris & William Higgins International Opportunities Fund, established by Dr. Chathapuram (Ram) Ramanathan (MSW …
Celebrating Excellence: Suzanne Koenig Receives the Highest Honor Bestowed upon an Illinois Alum
Celebrating the remarkable achievements of our esteemed alumni is a cherished tradition at the University of Illinois. We are delighted …
NASW Honors UIUC Alumni for Their Impactful Contributions
Esteemed University of Illinois School of Social Work alumni, Diana Stroud, MSW ’85, and Dr. William (Bill) Spitzer MSW ’73, …
The Michael C. Langendorf Memorial Scholarship
Michael C. Langendorf devoted his life to the social work profession. He was a caring and dedicated friend to many …
2020-2021 Alumni Award Recipients Announced
Distinguished Alumni Award Dr. Sondra J. Fogel Dr. Sondra J. Fogel is the Ph.D. Program Chair and an associate professor …
1970s
Dedicated to Dignity and Learning: Carol Mauck, MSW ’71
Long before Carol Mauck became a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois School of Social Work, her journey …
Leading with Purpose: Alumna Grace Mitchell’s (MSW ’79) Social Work Journey
Your journey from Baltimore to Urbana-Champaign is truly inspiring. Given your own experiences growing up and overcoming challenges, what was …
NASW Honors UIUC Alumni for Their Impactful Contributions
Esteemed University of Illinois School of Social Work alumni, Diana Stroud, MSW ’85, and Dr. William (Bill) Spitzer MSW ’73, …
1960s
The Ruppert & Gladys Downing Diversity Scholarship
At the School of Social Work, we firmly believe in the transformative power of education and the positive impact it …
1950s
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1940s
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