School of Social Work - University at Buffalo

Moving Toward Racial Justice

6/5/20

8/6/20 A message from Dean Nancy J. Smyth

UBSSW COVID-19 Messaging and Updates

Latest School News

7/23/20 Racial Justice Focused Courses Offered in Fall 2020
7/20/20 Assistant Professor Mickey Sperlich publishes article, "Social Determinants of Maternal Mental Health and the Need for Integrated Models of Care"

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Our Students & Alumni

“My social work education made me keen to focus on those most at risk and in need...”
9/7/18
Nelson Mar, JD/MSW '98
"I wanted to use my voice to address how immigrants were being portrayed."
7/20/20
Hector Chaidez Ruacho, MSW '20
"With a professional mentor, students can gain a realistic view of the profession; they don’t have to reinvent the wheel—kind of like built-in career counseling."
9/7/18
Bonnie Collins, MSW '80
Adjunct Instructor Emeritus
"I’m especially interested in how people recover from trauma."
7/20/20
Paige Iovine-Wong, MPH/MSW '20
“I was looking for interprofessional collaboration; SIF offered the perfect opportunity to both learn about and experience it.”
5/31/19
Cheney Brockington, MSW '19
"I can’t say enough good things about my experience with the School of Social Work."
9/7/18
Thomas Power, MSW '17
Online cohort
"The status quo has to be disrupted."
7/20/20
Whitney Marris, MSW '20
Online cohort
"I knew earning an education in social work would provide me with a perspective that goes beyond examining demographic factors..."
2/3/20
Eric Johnson, MSW '14
"The School exceeded my expectations—I’m proud to identify as a social worker..."
5/31/19
Alexandria Meranto, MSW '19
"I’m working in a goal-driven way to empower clients..."
4/29/19
Julie Rockmaker, MSW '07

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Upcoming Events

Aug.
27
2020

New Student Orientation
9:00 a.m.
Zoom

Aug.
27
2020

New Student Orientation
6:00 p.m.
Zoom

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Points of Pride

The UB School of Social Work is proud of its innovative approaches to social work education, including our inSocialWork podcast, collaborative research projects and illustrative self-care infographic.

Our Podcast Series: inSocialWork
4/18/18
Our Podcast Series: inSocialWork
Rankings and Accolades
4/18/18
Rankings and Accolades
Self-Care Infographic
4/18/18
Self-Care Infographic
Global Opportunities
4/18/18
Global Opportunities
Our Magazine: Mosaics
4/18/18
Our Magazine: Mosaics
Joining Forces - UB
4/18/18
Joining Forces - UB
Nationally Accredited
4/18/18
Nationally Accredited