Youth Mental Health in Crisis
11/14/23

Faculty, alumni and students discuss how social workers can help at all levels of practice.

Diane Elze: NASW Social Work Pioneer
11/14/23

In recognition of her work with LBGTQ+ youth, the longtime UB professor receives one of social work's highest honors.

Social Impact Fellows aim to change the world
8/17/23

Through this multidisciplinary program, UB grad students address pressing social issues — and do something to help.

Minor in Community Organizing and Development
5/8/23

Become a change agent, build socially just communities and empower others.

Grow with us — from anywhere
5/25/23

Professional development. Licensure. Curiosity. No matter the reason, take advantage of our invigorating electives.

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"I realized I needed to expand my opportunities and chose social work because of how it unravels the history of structural racism and inequities that marginalized groups have faced."
11/15/23

Rose Thomas, MPH/MSW ’23

“UB offered me all that I wanted but so much more.”
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“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

“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

“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 have to work full time, so the part-time MSW option really offered me the chance to gain new skills.”
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Samantha Bowes, MSW ’23

“After completing my MSW and realizing I wanted to better understand addiction and develop interventions, attending UB was a perfect fit for my doctorate.”
4/13/23

Charles LaBarre, PhD ’25

“The DSW is practice-focused.” 
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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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