Students, faculty and staff from the UB School of Social Work.
1/22/26

Social workers solve big problems and advocate for the most vulnerable — and you are needed more than ever.

At the crossroads of AI and social work
1/6/26

Our faculty discuss how artificial intelligence could help clients in practice or enhance student learning in practicum settings.

The forgotten reproductive justice issue
1/7/26

Ava Lockwood, MSW ’25, shares her experience with endometriosis — and issues a call to action.

Social work student ambassadors
1/3/25

Connect with current students via our chat platform.

A social worker’s best friend
8/29/25

UB MSW students learn how to incorporate animals into social work practice.

Dean Alford named NASW Social Work Pioneer
1/7/26

The honor recognizes Dean Keith A. Alford’s pioneering contributions to social work, children and families.

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Our Podcast: inSocialWork

On the latest episode
“If your patients aren’t telling you about this stuff that they’re doing because they don’t think you know enough about it, you wouldn’t be able to handle it or you couldn’t relate to it, that’s a problem.”
2/17/26

Daniel Kruger, PhD, a psychedelic researcher discussing harm reduction

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Our Students and Alumni
“The DSW is practice-focused.” 
9/10/20

Michelle Fortunado-Kewin, DSW ’22

“The knowledge I’ve gained and the experiences I’ve had in the MSW program have changed me completely.”
1/30/23

Adam Fryer, MSW ’23 (Online cohort)

“I am passionate about creating a future for LGBTQ+ youth where they can feel safe and affirmed.”
12/14/22

Jack Kavanaugh, MSW ’15

“I’ve loved being a part of this community since I moved here. Buffalo feels like home.”
2/17/23

Mel LeMay, MSW ’20

“UB was a fantastic experience. I really enjoyed being a part-time graduate student.”
10/28/25

Rachel Eastlack, MSW ’20

“UB continues to enrich my life, and I am a proud alum!”
3/7/25

Ellen Grant, MSW ’74

“My UB professors still mentor me. If I seek advice, they always connect me to resources.”
10/25/24

Faustina Palmatier, MSW ’19

“My degree will give me the ability to make an actual difference.”
5/5/25

Elisabeth Garofalo, MSW ’26

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In the UB School of Social Work, we live our values as we prepare future social workers to make a difference in their local and global communities. Our MSW program has been accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) since 1934.

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