UW-Madison Sandra Rosenbaum School of Social Work

Congratulations to MSW alum Haley Ingersoll for being recognized as a Top 20 connector! Click here to see the Top 20 list https://www.chamberofconnection.org/pittsburgh!

In the news: Anne Wackman Oros Associate Professor Tova Walsh quoted in New York Magazine article about Postpartum Depression among fathers.

"Tova Walsh, associate professor of social work at the University of Wisconsin Madison, says fathers in her research often agree that 'the focus should be on supporting Mom' and downplay their own experiences. Meanwhile, those same mothers tell Walsh that one of their biggest stressors is the father’s mental health. 'No one’s checking in on him,' they tell Walsh, so the burden falls on them."

Postpartum Depression Is Coming for Fathers Men are more involved parents than ever, and it’s leading to a crisis no one warned them about.

In the news: Anne Wackman Oros Associate Professor Tova Walsh co-authors co-ed for The Hill: Weaponizing passports won’t help American kids

Weaponizing passports won’t help American kids The State Department has announced plans to revoke passports from Americans with child support debt, which will disproportionately affect fathers, and is being met with criticism that it is a count…

View the whole story here https://socwork.wisc.edu/2026/05/26/dr-celina-doria-hosts-reproductive-justice-event/

From organizing graduation to advising students, staff make the Sandra Rosenbaum School of Social Work run. On Tuesday, they held a retreat at Fired Up Pottery. Thank you for everything you do!

Congratulations to SRSSW alum Julie Ahnen for winning the Wisconsin Women in Government Legacy Award!

Congratulations to our PhD students graduating in Spring of 2026!

Congratulations to all of our 2026 graduates! We are so proud of everything you’ve accomplished and can’t wait to see what you achieve next.

Congratulations to all of our PhD students who won awards and thank you to the donors and alumni who make it possible!

Congrats to all of our students who received scholarships and thank you to alumni and donors who make it possible!

Elisabeth: The school of social work has opened so many doors of opportunity for me, and this
scholarship does the same! I have so much gratitude for the things in my life- and thank you so much for adding to it.

Sara: I am deeply grateful for this award. It not only provides crucial financial support but also holds great personal meaning for me. I am honored to be recognized for my commitment to social justice advocacy and positive social change, and to follow in the footsteps of inspiring social workers and advocates like Tamara Grigsby.