University of Minnesota Duluth Social Work

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)!

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 remains the same. Help us keep that tradition alive during UMD Week of Giving!

🔗z.umn.edu/SW26

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! 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 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

🕠Tuesday, April 7, 2026; 5:30-7:00 PM, doors open at 5:00 PM
📍Kirby 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 - Job ID: 372485
🔗https://z.umn.edu/SWInstructor

Title IV-E Director - Job ID: 371890
🔗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 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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UMDSW American Indian Projects is co-sponsoring the Ojibwe Winter Camp at Bagley Nature Center on Sat. February 14th. The evening prior there will be storytelling held in the UMD Planetarium. Meals are provided at both events!

Please feel free to join us in community as we celebrate all of the wonderful things our long winters have to offer.