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Introducing Trauma-Informed Spaces, a new VR experience
10/17/24

Learn how trauma-informed principles can be integrated into a physical setting.

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Celebrating 90 years of excellence and impact
8/27/24

Since 1934, the School of Social Work has been advancing the dignity and worth of humankind.

A podcast with positive impact
11/22/24

PhD students produce new series on intimate partner violence in the Black community.

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How climate change may affect addiction recovery
10/17/24

UB researcher is first to examine how climate change may affect addiction recovery.

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Our Podcast: inSocialWork

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“Having conversations about important issues that affect our lives is how we address the social determinants of our health because it nurtures and cultivates community and a sense of belonging. ”
12/17/24

Rahim Thawer, MSW, on supporting the mental health of queer men

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Our Students and Alumni
“The ability to give someone space and attention to express themselves is a true honor.”
8/17/23

Halimah McBryde, MSW ’23

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

Mel LeMay, MSW ’20

“I want our society and world to be better, and I will keep fighting for that — with love, humility and compassion.”
11/3/23

Jessica Al Kadi, MSW ’23

“Social work, for me, is about loving people so deeply and fiercely that their success is our collective success.”
1/19/24

Yvonne DuBois, MSW ’09

“The DSW is practice-focused.” 
9/10/20

Michelle Fortunado-Kewin, DSW ’22

“I have to work full time, so the part-time MSW option really offered me the chance to gain new skills.”
11/26/24

Samantha Bowes, MSW ’23

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

Jack Kavanaugh, MSW ’15

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

Faustina Palmatier, MSW ’19

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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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