SCSU School of Social Work

Meet Morgan Raila ’27 🦉🎓

📍 BSW
📍 Cromwell, CT

A fun fact about me is that this past fall, I got an essay published in a book.

"I am a community college graduate and transfer student going for my BSW. I enjoy listening to music and hanging out with my friends! I enjoy writing as well! My favorite part has been the connections I have made with my colleagues and being in this program as a team!"

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Meet Tyana Smith ’26 🦉🎓

📍 BSW
📍 New London, CT

During my four years at SCSU, my favorite part about being a student here are the friendships that I have built along the way. I will be an owl forever!

"I am excited to be graduating with my Bachelor's degree in Social Work. My involvement in Social Work began in child welfare, with a focus on School Social Work. It has been my passion to be an advocate for children and families through community engagement and outreach. I work closely within my community to understand how empathy and collaboration can bring people together and move us towards equitable access to education and basic needs for our future generation. As first-generation student, I hope to serve as a living testimony that anything is possible and that the sky is the limit! "

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✨ Faculty Friday Spotlight! ✨
Meet Dr. Todd Rofuth, a Professor of Social Work at SCSU!

A passionate advocate for social justice. Through his teaching and research, he prepares future social workers to lead with knowledge, compassion, and a commitment to social justice! 💙

Meet Rose Pierre ’26 🦉🎓

📍 Social Work, MSW/Clinical Practice
📍 Bridgeport, CT

Fun fact about Rose was born and raised in Haiti, speaks three languages and lived in three countries.

"As a third-year MSW student, I look forward to graduating and bringing my classroom learning into real-world practice. My journey as an immigrant has shaped not only who I am, but also the social worker I aspire to become. I am especially passionate about working with immigrant communities, supporting individuals and families as they navigate the trauma of displacement and the complex pressures to assimilate into a new culture while holding onto their identity."

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Thanks to everyone who joined the GSWO and NASW-CT Self-Care Event 💙 Loved seeing you recharge and congrats to our raffle winners! 🎉 National Association of Social Workers-Connecticut (NASW/CT) Southern Connecticut State University College of Health & Human Services Southern Connecticut State University

Community social work environments are where transformation happens, from classrooms to nonprofit organizations, your influence as a social worker can reach far and wide🌍 Southern Connecticut State University Southern Connecticut State University College of Health & Human Services National Association of Social Workers-Connecticut (NASW/CT)

Meet Alyssa Rosemarie McGregor ’27 🦉🎓

📍 BSW
📍 Bloomfield, CT

My favorite thing about being an SCSU Social Work student is connecting with the people in my cohort, especially meeting my friend Lexi.

"Whenever I am asked about my interest and goals when it comes to being in the field of social work, I always say my goal is to "make people feel okay." I strive to make inclusive spaces for under-represented and vulnerable populations while meeting each individual where they are at and helping them to meet their goals."

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Policy practice shapes the laws that shape lives helping you as a social worker to push for real change as a student📜 Southern Connecticut State University College of Health & Human Services Southern Connecticut State University National Association of Social Workers-Connecticut (NASW/CT)

“I view education not simply as a personal achievement, but as a responsibility. One that equips me to serve my family, my community, and the systems that shape our collective well-being.”

Congratulations to Paul Concordia who was awarded the Henry Barnard Distinguished Student Award! He is receiving a B.S. in social work with minor in sociology.

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“I am driven by a desire to ensure that vulnerable populations are not only protected, but heard, respected, and supported with dignity.”

Congratulations to Stephanie Allis who was awarded the Henry Barnard Distinguished Student Award! She is receiving a B.S. in social work and sociology with a concentration in criminology and criminal justice.

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