Wurzweiler School of Social Work

🌟 Faculty Publication Spotlight

Wurzweiler proudly celebrates Dr. Charles Auerbach, Dr. Hanni Flaherty, and Dr. Michael Serrano on the publication of their article, “Revalidating the Zoom and Exhaustion Fatigue Scale Among Social Work Students,” in Sage Journals.

Their research examines videoconferencing fatigue among social work students and validates an important tool for measuring its impact. The findings contribute to ongoing efforts to better understand student well-being and help academic institutions develop strategies to address the challenges associated with online learning.

Read the article here: https://bit.ly/4oCDgpH

📢 Wurzweiler Faculty Spotlight

Meet Gary L. Stein, JD, MSW, whose leadership and influence continue to make an impact far beyond the classroom. From groundbreaking research initiatives to national advisory roles, his work is helping drive crucial conversations in social work and healthcare.

Read more about Dr. Stein's recent accomplishments and contributions. https://bit.ly/4d2nXRJ
Congratulations to Dr. Stein on these remarkable achievements!

📢 Upcoming Continuing Education Session

Social Work Practice and Advocacy in a Polarized Nation

🗓 Friday, June 5, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (ET)
💻 Live on Zoom | 2 CEU Credit Hours

Don’t miss this engaging live webinar. Register Today!

Join us for Social Work Practice and Advocacy in a Polarized Nation and learn how social workers can navigate political differences, engage in advocacy, and promote social justice in contemporary practice.

🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/4vmbf7Z

Congratulations, Wurzweiler School of Social Work Class of 2026!

History in the making as the largest graduating class ever!

To our new graduates, we celebrate this momentous achievement with pride and admiration.

Your resilience, passion, and dedication have brought you to this incredible milestone, and your work will continue to inspire and impact countless lives for years to come.

🌟 Wurzweiler Publication Spotlight

Prof. Daniel Pollack in collaboration with Elisa Reiter, published, “Untangling gaslighting allegations in family and child welfare litigation”, in Texas Lawyer.

Prof. Pollack’s extensive portfolio continues to make meaningful contributions that bridge law and social work practice, addressing complex issues such as child protection, family law and professional ethics.

Congratulations on this meaningful contribution to justice, healing, and survivor-centered advocacy.

Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4cOuDEk
Explore more of his publications: https://bit.ly/4tFn7kL

📣 Student Spotlight: Published Letter to the Editor in Newsday

We are proud to highlight Wurzweiler’s MSW Candidate, Jennifer Della Valle, whose Letter to the Editor was published in Newsday.

Read more about Jennifer’s motivation behind her submission and her letter on our website. https://bit.ly/4d2nXRJ

Wurzweiler congratulates Jennifer on this achievement, celebrating her thoughtful, practice-informed advocacy and commitment to turning awareness into meaningful action.

Congratulations, Jennifer!

✨ Faculty Publication Announcement

Wurzweiler School of Social Work is proud to congratulate Adjunct Professor Dr. Monica Mandell, PhD, LMSW, on the publication of her new book, Supporting Students with School Attendance Challenges: A Collaborative Guide for Educators, Families, and Therapists, published by Routledge Taylor & Francis Group.

A valuable resource for educators, families, and mental health professionals alike, this work makes an important contribution to advancing support for students and school communities.

Congratulations, Dr. Mandell!

📖 Learn more and get your copy today. https://bit.ly/4twfugW

📢 Upcoming Continuing Education Webinar

Boundary Issues in the Workplace: Ethical and Risk Management Challenges

📅 Friday, April 24, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (ET)
💻 Live on Zoom | 3 CEU Credit Hours

This continuing education webinar will explore how professionals can navigate boundary challenges in the workplace while upholding ethical standards.

Don’t miss this engaging live webinar. Register Today! https://bit.ly/41XhkeF

📣Student Spotlight: Transforming Lived Experience into Impactful Storytelling

We are proud to highlight Wurzweiler’s PhD candidate, Weiss, LMSW, M.Ed., C-PST, ABS, who co-authored The Diagnosis with Chari Pere.

The Diagnosis is the third comic in the “Unspoken” Cartoonmentary series and shares Daniela’s personal story of her baby’s Down syndrome diagnosis.

The original comic has now been adapted into an animated short, with the official trailer available now.

Watch the official trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvBkVQ-hZGY

Read the original comic: https://www.charipere.com/the-diagnosis

Full film is coming soon!

Congratulations, Daniela!

🌟 Wurzweiler Publication Spotlight

Prof. Daniel Pollack co-authored with alumna Susan Radcliffe, LCSW-C, “How a Victim Impact Statement Can Help Survivors of Sexual Grooming,” published in the New York Law Journal.

Congratulations on this meaningful contribution to justice, healing, and survivor-centered advocacy.



📖 Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/3OeFtJN