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.

Social Impact Fellowship places students at nonprofits
9/2/26

Students help partners address housing issues, food insecurity and more during summer internship program.

Applications open for fall 2027
9/1/26

Start the application process for your program of interest.

MSW Open House: November 7
9/22/26

Join us to learn more about our MSW program from our faculty, students and staff.

New UB joint psychology/MSW degree programs
9/1/26

The new joint degree programs will create a seamless pathway for UB psychology students to earn their bachelor’s degree and MSW in only five years.

Give to the Students Helping Students Emergency Fund
9/22/26

This fund was developed to assist students during a financial crisis, and has had contributions to it from alumni, faculty, staff and students.

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Our Podcast: inSocialWork

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“[Disability] is a part of the human condition; this is a part of being a human being and we need, as a society, to be able to include everybody in all kind of life circumstances.”
10/20/26

Ingri-Hanne Brænne Bennwik, associate professor of social work, VID Specialized University (Norway)

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

Jack Kavanaugh, MSW ’15

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

Ellen Grant, MSW ’74

“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

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

Michelle Fortunado-Kewin, DSW ’22

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

Faustina Palmatier, MSW ’19

“I have to work full time, so the part-time MSW option really offered me the chance to gain new skills.”
9/30/26

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 ’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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