St. Catherine University Social Work

08/28/2026

Exciting news!

We're pleased to announce that St. Catherine University has received the Age-Friendly University Designation and joined the Age-Friendly University Global Network.

The designation honors the breadth of the work across the University to create age-friendly environments where community members of all ages feel valued. This commitment at St. Kate’s is both integrated into the curriculum and present in a range of co-curricular and community activities both on and off campus.

Read more about the age-friendly designation and how the University works to expand educational access and promote belonging across generations: https://bit.ly/4qFAO2J

08/28/2026

This is a great exam prep course!

Taking your exams soon? Now’s the time to start preparing.

If you’ve seen us talk about our Licensure Exam Review Preparation course before, here’s your reminder: **the ASWB exam has changed—and so has the prep.**

We’ve added new fall dates and updated the online materials to reflect the current exam format, so you can prepare with resources that are actually up to date.

Led by national trainer **Dawn Apgar**, the course covers:

✅ What’s changed on the exam and what to expect
✅ Strategies for working through challenging questions
✅ How to build a study plan that works for you
✅ Test-taking and anxiety-management strategies
✅ Updated online resources for your preparation

NASW chapters nationwide are partnering to offer this trusted course at the **lowest possible price**, making quality exam prep more accessible to social workers.

📅 **New fall dates are available now.** 9/16 & 11/13!

If your exam is coming up, don’t wait until the final weeks to start. Get familiar with the new format, make your plan, and give yourself time to prepare.

**See the fall dates and register:** https://bit.ly/NASW_LERP

06/19/2026

We are proud to partner with Katy Armendariz and Roots Wellness Center as a practicum site for our students! Thank you Katy for your ongoing service to our community.

As the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) occupation of Minnesota ramped up earlier this year, Katy Armendariz, MSW, LICSW, did not hesitate to step forward. Even now, after its peak—though it is ongoing—Armendariz is working to meet the needs of the community. Read more about this social work leader in the NASW Social Work Advocates magazine: https://tinyurl.com/4ctx55mh

06/19/2026

Have questions about the Social Work Compact? Join us for this informative webinar! Register now, and attend live or receive the recording to watch later. Visit https://www.clinicalsocialworkassociation.org/Educational-Programming to register.

06/19/2026

On Juneteenth, CSWE joins communities across the country in honoring freedom, history, resilience, and progress.

As social work educators, students, and practitioners, we are reminded of our shared responsibility to advance equity, uphold dignity, and support communities with respect and care!

06/03/2026

Congratulations to Kia Lee, who has been promoted to Associate Professor!

06/03/2026

Professor Kia Lee joined St. Kate's social work students Khadra Abdi, Isel Hernandez, Maria Medini, and Kaeden Myers in participating in CSWE’s annual Fellows Forum in Alexandria, Virginia, as part of the SUDEALS program. The event brought together social work students from across the country to develop leadership and advocacy skills while highlighting the importance of federal support for the future social work workforce.

06/02/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Habiba Ibrahim on her promotion to Associate Professor, and her award of tenure!!!

https://www.stkate.edu/newswire/news/2025-26-faculty-promotions-and-tenure

Thursday, May 21, 2026 23 faculty members have been promoted and six awarded tenure as of spring 2026. Photo by Kristie Engebretson Anderson Announced at the spring Faculty-Staff Institute on May 13, St. Catherine University has promoted 23 faculty members and awarded tenure to six. “I offer heart...

05/28/2026

This is a great prep course!

Taking your Social Work Licensure Exam soon?
Join our Licensure Exam Review Prep Course to learn key test-taking strategies, how to interpret exam questions, and how to avoid common pitfalls—so you can walk into exam day with confidence.
Perfect timing: The next prep course date is May 19!
Designed for all exam levels: Bachelors, Masters, Advanced Generalist, and Clinical.
Multiple dates available. See all dates and register: https://bit.ly/2026LERP

04/30/2026

Check out this great opportunity!

Want real-world experience in advocacy and politics—without leaving your home?

NASW-MN is now accepting applications for our Summer Fellowship in Political Action ☀️ This paid, fully remote, part-time opportunity (June–August) gives students and emerging professionals hands-on experience in candidate endorsements, policy discussions, and grassroots engagement.

✔️ Work with our political action committee
✔️ Help support social work candidates
✔️ Build skills in advocacy & policy
✔️ Earn a $2,000 stipend

If you’re passionate about the intersection of social work and public policy, this is your chance to get involved.

Learn More: https://naswmn.socialworkers.org/News/ID/3400/NASW-MN--Summer-Fellowship-in-Political-Action

📩 Apply by sending your resume and letter of interest to Dr. Karen Goodenough: [email protected]