Recent Executive Orders have profoundly affected social work practice, particularly in areas impacting vulnerable and marginalized communities. Shifts in federal policies and agency structures have further reshaped access to critical services, presenting new challenges for social workers committed to advocacy, equity, and justice. These changes have also raised ethical dilemmas around our profession’s core values […]
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New Grant Offers Up to $20K for Online BSW/MSW Students in Winnebago Co.
The Social Worker Opportunity Track (SWOT) Grant, funded by the Winnebago County Community Mental Health Board, provides up to $20,000 in financial support for students pursuing a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or Master of Social Work (MSW) degree. This initiative is designed to strengthen the mental health workforce in Winnebago County. Eligible students must […]
Exploring Immigration Through Art & Dialogue, April 18
The University of Illinois School of Social Work Community Learning Lab and Krannert Center for the Performing Arts continue their collaborative series exploring the intersection of social work and the arts with a special event featuring Plumas Negras. This magical realist play, inspired by stories from the Latina community of East Salinas, California, follows three […]
PhD Student Apoorva Nag Named CSWE Policy Fellow
Apoorva Nag, a PhD student at Illinois Social Work, has been awarded a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Doctoral Student Policy Fellowship for the 2024-2025 academic year. This highly competitive fellowship recognizes emerging scholars who are dedicated to advancing social policy through research, advocacy, and legislative engagement. As a fellow, Apoorva will gain hands-on […]
BRIDGE Grant Research Series: Advancing Women’s Health in Pregnancy and Childbirth
Join us on Monday, March 3, at 1:00 PM for an insightful discussion on improving maternal health through research, collaboration, and innovation. This event, part of the Illinois Social Work BRIDGE Grant Research Series, will feature two leading experts from the University of Birmingham’s WHO Collaborating Centre for Global Women’s Health: When: Monday, March 3, […]
Study Shows Awareness Low About HIV Prevention Pill
A new University of Michigan study, co-authored by Illinois Social Work’s Liliane Windsor, reveals a significant gap in HIV prevention. Among formerly incarcerated Black men who had substance use problems, about one-third were found to be eligible for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP). However, according to a new University of Michigan study, nearly 79% said they hadn’t […]
Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Events on Campus and Beyond
In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a variety of events will be taking place. We invite you to check out events happening near you, including several that will be happening on university campus. A full list of events supported by campus can be found here. Sunday, January 19Martin Luther King, Jr. Countywide Celebration […]
Ryan Wade Honored with 2025 SBSI Impact Award
Ryan Wade has been named one of two inaugural recipients of the 2025 Social & Behavioral Science Impact (SBSI) Award from the Center for Social and Behavioral Science (CSBS). This award recognizes Dr. Wade’s exceptional research, which addresses pressing societal challenges and highlights the needs of hard-to-reach populations. The CSBS Steering Committee was overwhelmingly impressed […]
Nation’s Largest Guaranteed Income Pilot Aims to Address Poverty in Child Welfare
2025 SSWR National Conference Presentations
Please note schedule is subject to change. All in-person and virtual presentations are in Pacific Time Zone (PST). Search for more information on the Society for Social Work and Research conference site. *special event receptions Thursday, January 16, 2025 Early Career Wage Trajectories of Low-Wage Workers and the Predictors of Wage Growth Jeehae Kang, MSW, […]