What is social work?
3/31/25

Discover how your passion fits into the profession.

All in the family
3/18/25

After 90 years, many families have multiple generations of School of Social Work alumni.

New undergraduate minor in social work
5/6/25

Understand how social systems impact individuals, communities and society — and gain skills relevant to any career path.

Social work student ambassadors
1/3/25

Connect with current students via our chat platform.

Sperlich, WNY agency win NIH prize
3/18/25

A UB researcher and local nonprofit are helping to improve maternal health outcomes.

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Our Podcast: inSocialWork

On the latest episode
“I was taught social justice meant more services. Now I understand that social justice means we don’t need so many services.”
5/20/25

Rosemary Barbera, PhD, human rights activist, social work educator and international organizer

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“I ended up loving the tech changes in education, and I learned so many new ways to offer specialized treatment options.”
8/9/22

Catherine Heimback-Murdie, DSW ’22, MSW ’03

“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)

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

Faustina Palmatier, MSW ’19

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

Jack Kavanaugh, MSW ’15

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

Halimah McBryde, MSW ’23

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

Michelle Fortunado-Kewin, DSW ’22

“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

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

Ellen Grant, MSW ’74

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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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