University of Minnesota Duluth Social Work

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Support SW students here: z.umn.edu/SW26

Mark your calendars!The Title IV-E Child Welfare Scholars Program and American Indian Projects team is hosting two open ...
09/15/2026

Mark your calendars!

The Title IV-E Child Welfare Scholars Program and American Indian Projects team is hosting two open houses. Join us next month in Education Edazhi-gikinoo'amaading (EduE) room 104 for refreshments and an opportunity to learn more about these programs!

What does Kaitlyn McCracken like best about her job? “The people,” she says. “I have the best team & students!”Kaitlyn s...
08/21/2026

What does Kaitlyn McCracken like best about her job? “The people,” she says. “I have the best team & students!”

Kaitlyn serves as the director of student services for the Department of Social Work. She appreciates the “special energy that campus brings,” and finds it “exciting to support students through this epic chapter of their lives.”

Her advice to students? “Take your time. College is such a short period of your life, so don’t try and rush through it. Learn as much as you can, try something new and introduce yourself to folks who are different from you. There is so much to learn both inside and outside of the classroom, so take advantage of that.”

Read her full Q&A via our news link in the bio or go to: cehsp.d.umn.edu/articles/kaitlyn-mccracken

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Next up in our Graduate Student Spotlight: Conner Boorman!🎓Conner's most impactful experience at UMD was his time studyi...
05/06/2026

Next up in our Graduate Student Spotlight: Conner Boorman!🎓

Conner's most impactful experience at UMD was his time studying abroad at University College Dublin in Ireland. He says that it opened his eyes to a different environment and culture.

He also appreciates the social work faculty members who helped him during his academic journey. "The time and effort that others have put into helping me become the best version of myself is truly extraordinary, and I believe it speaks to the dedication and quality of this university," he says. "I have been changed for the better by my time at UMD, and the skills I have learned both in the classroom and outside of it have (I believe) truly prepared me for my career and the rest of my life."

Conner wants to use his degree to work in macro social work, with a focus on policy. He aims to create more supportive communities through government legislation. 🙌

CEHSP graduates feature: cehsp.d.umn.edu/articles/2026-graduates

Our Master of Social Work program was recently recognized for Excellence in Program Assessment (Measurement)!Congratulat...
04/28/2026

Our Master of Social Work program was recently recognized for Excellence in Program Assessment (Measurement)!

Congratulations to our engaged and committed social work faculty and staff. Your hard work goes a long way to support student success.

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Throwback Thursday!A lot has changed since this photo was taken, but the spirit of the UMD Department of Social Work rem...
04/23/2026

Throwback Thursday!

A lot has changed since this photo was taken, but the spirit of the UMD Department of Social Work remains the same. Help us keep that tradition alive during UMD Week of Giving!

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It’s officially UMD Week of Giving! ✨ Our goal is to raise $5,000 for social work internship stipends by Friday. Whether...
04/20/2026

It’s officially UMD Week of Giving! ✨ Our goal is to raise $5,000 for social work internship stipends by Friday. Whether it’s $5 or $500, every gift helps our students succeed.

Support our campaign here: z.umn.edu/SW26

Congratulations to our student employee, Anna, on being recognized as a nominee for UMD Student Employee of the Year! An...
04/15/2026

Congratulations to our student employee, Anna, on being recognized as a nominee for UMD Student Employee of the Year! Anna has been a student office assistant in the UMD Department of Social Work for over two years. She is the face of the department when visitors come to the office and she always displays a cheerful and welcoming presence. We appreciate Anna’s insight, ability to effectively and efficiently multi-task and her willingness to step in and help on various projects.

Thank you, Anna, for all that you do!

Curious about AI in social work? Explore its potential, ethical limits, and risks, all through the lens of the social wo...
04/02/2026

Curious about AI in social work? Explore its potential, ethical limits, and risks, all through the lens of the social work competencies guiding your education and practice.

UMD Master of Social Work alumni Nick Polovitz, LICSW and Marcus Kubichek, LICSW will lead this speaker event. 1.5 CEU available

đź• Tuesday, April 7, 2026; 5:30-7:00 PM, doors open at 5:00 PM
đź“ŤKirby Griggs Center, Kirby Student Center room 202

The Department of Social Work is hiring for two full-time positions!Full-Time Instructor or Teaching Assistant Professor...
03/11/2026

The Department of Social Work is hiring for two full-time positions!

Full-Time Instructor or Teaching Assistant Professor - Job ID: 372485
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Title IV-E Director - Job ID: 371890
đź”—https://z.umn.edu/TitleIV-EDirector

Interested in learning more about these roles? Check out the full job descriptions and apply through the links provided.

As practicum supervisor for UMD’s Master of Social Work program, Sara Lien helps students turn their passions into actio...
03/11/2026

As practicum supervisor for UMD’s Master of Social Work program, Sara Lien helps students turn their passions into action!

She has some sage advice for students. “Check in with yourself regularly about your values and the reasons you are pursuing social work. It’s an important task to help you stay healthy and balanced when the work gets difficult,” she says. “Also, build in time for fun, play, silliness, and humor. Play is highly undervalued in our society, and it’s such a necessary doorway for joy and resilience.”

News link in bio for her full Q&A or go to: cehsp.d.umn.edu/articles/sara-lien



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