The Journal of Undergraduate Social Work Research (JUSWR) is the University of Illinois School of Social Work journal that showcases peer-reviewed undergraduate research and creative pieces from social work and related disciplines. JUSWR is an annual publication that provides a comprehensive forum for discourse on research and other forms of original work relevant to social […]
Four MSW students from the School of Social Work have been named recipients of the Illinois Rural Health Association Behavioral Health Workforce Development Scholarship. Congratulations to Melissa Walker Salyards, Tami Clymer, Chase Piers, and Elora Brandon on this well deserved recognition. Each year, the Illinois Rural Health Association awards scholarships to students preparing for careers […]
Illinois Social Work faculty member Dr. Fan Yang has been selected for the 2026 National Institutes of Health (NIH) Grant Writing Series mentorship program hosted by the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute. The competitive, biennial program prepares faculty to submit their first R01 or other individual investigator proposals to the NIH. Participants take part in weekly […]
Doug Smith, Professor of Social Work and Director of the Center for Prevention Research and Development at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, was recently featured on the topic of working with families on the Compassion in a T-Shirt podcast hosted by Dr. Stan Steindl, Clinical Psychologist, Adjunct Professor at the University of Queensland, and Co-Director […]
Noontime Discussion Series Cultural Houses: Lunch-on-Us is a weekly noontime discussion series held during the academic semesters. Each session features a different topic centered on culture, identity, community, and social issues. Students are invited to listen, learn, and enjoy a provided meal hosted by one of the campus Cultural Houses. What to know before you […]
Friday, February 6, 2026 Learning Our Shared Past: Reflections on Why History Matters for Understanding Champaign-Urbana and Beyond Zoom Webinar broadcast live from CITL’s Media Hub Podcast Studio, 12-1pm Join us for a live, interactive webinar streamed from CITL’s Media Hub Podcast Studio. The School of Social Work, in partnership with the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences […]
