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.

Diane Elze: NASW Social Work Pioneer
9/19/23

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

In the room where it happens
7/20/23

UB School of Social Work students get inspired by witnessing politics in action.

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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“People with long COVID aren’t even being assessed for long COVID. We’re not finding out that we have it until major events have occurred that may have been avoided altogether. ”
9/19/23

Jazmin Graham, LCSW, patient and family advisory council and inclusion coordinator, Texas Oncology

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Our Students & Alumni
“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

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

Halimah McBryde, MSW ’23

“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 have to work full time, so the part-time MSW option really offered me the chance to gain new skills.”
8/4/23

Samantha Bowes, MSW ’23

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

Michelle Fortunado-Kewin, DSW ’22

“I want to make change and make a difference.”
10/7/22

Jessica Mencia, MSW ’21, PhD Student

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

Jack Kavanaugh, MSW ’15

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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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