University of Maryland School of Social Work

Congratulations to Alexandra Kearson, who has been accepted into the Robinhood PeopleX Summer Internship, where she’ll deepen her skills in human resources and people operations to better serve our community.

We are proud to see her leadership recognized and supported through this prestigious opportunity, https://ow.ly/eR7s50Z7Ygi.

researchers Angela Henneberger and Bess Rose are putting data to work for students. Their new manuscript on dynamic school contexts, using MLDS data, sheds light on how schools can better support youth over time, https://ow.ly/Oc3O50Z7Y8v.

Join Center for Violence Prevention UMB and Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle for an important community conversation on how gun violence is portrayed in the media—and what new research reveals.

Hear from Dr. Nadine Finigan-Carr ( Center for Violence Prevention) and Lawrence Grandpre (Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle) as they share insights from their recent joint report and explore the impact of racialized narratives.

Tuesday, June 30
4–6 p.m.
Gladhill Boardroom, HSHSL Library
601 W. Lombard St., UMB Campus

Reserve your spot today, https://ow.ly/NlXS50Z2hZi.

We’re excited to share that the UMSSW Institute for Innovation and Implementation has officially rebranded as the Ruth Young Social Impact Institute. This new name honors former dean Dr. Ruth H. Young and reflects the Institute’s mission to advance child-, youth-, and family-serving systems through research, implementation support, workforce development, and policy collaboration.

Learn more about the Institute’s renewed vision and ongoing impact: https://ow.ly/JTWx50Z5GIv.

Your support helps sustain and grow the mental health research and services led by and the
Behavioral Health & Well-being Lab - BHWell Lab. With public funding under increasing pressure, your gift is critical to ensuring individuals, families, and communities continue to benefit from evidence-based mental health and substance use interventions.

There is still time to give—please consider supporting UMSSW and BHWell today, https://ow.ly/mgmM50Z5GTG.

What's happening in June? 😎

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's Distinguished Professor Emeritus Geoffrey Greif, PhD, MSW, LCSW-C, is taking his latest book, In*******al Marriage: How Diverse Couples Navigate Relationships in a Divided Time, on the road this June.

He and co-author Victoria D. Stubbs, MSW, will speak at the Philadelphia Free Library on June 1, followed by an additional book event with Greif at The Ivy Bookshop in Baltimore on June 11. These conversations will explore how in*******al couples navigate love, family, and identity in a divided time.

Learn more about the events and the book: https://ow.ly/ciHZ50Z2jj0.

is proud to celebrate our 2026 Graduation Award recipients, whose excellence, leadership, and service are helping shape the future of social work.

From MSW Student of the Year Jada Gross to Outstanding MSW Educator of the Year Dr. Samantha Fuld, these honorees embody our community’s commitment to justice, service, and social change. Join us in congratulating all of this year’s awardees and cheering them on as they begin their next chapter.

See more moments from the celebration in our photo album, https://ow.ly/FnQR50Z2kw3.

Congrats to Dr. Jay Unick on being named a USM Board of Regents Faculty Award winner for excellence in scholarship and research! 🎉

His work is advancing data-driven, equity-focused solutions in social work and making a real impact for communities in Maryland and beyond.

Read more about his achievement https://ow.ly/7tGo50Z2j3K.

🇺🇸 Today we pause to honor and remember those who gave their lives in service to our country.

This , we remember, we reflect, and we recommit to building a more just and peaceful world.