Saint Louis University - School of Social Work

Summer break looks good on the Billiken. 😎

While campus is a little quieter these days, we're already looking forward to welcoming our students back to Tegeler Hall. Until then, we'll be taking notes from the Billiken and enjoying a slower summer pace.

Faculty in the spotlight!

Congratulations to Dr. Kenya Brumfield-Young, Assistant Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, who was recently quoted in Newsweek discussing the viral phenomenon known as “teen takeovers” and the broader conversations surrounding youth behavior, public spaces, and community responses. Her expert insights were also featured through MSN and Yahoo! News syndication, bringing important criminological perspectives to a national audience.

"Teen takeovers" are spreading and police are bracing for a violent summer With stabbings, arrests, and even death, teen takeovers are escalating fast. Should we be bracing for the summer?

Explore your path in social work with the MSW program at Saint Louis University!

Join us next week to learn about flexible program formats, application requirements, and how our MSW can support your professional goals.

Take the next step toward a career rooted in impact and social justice.

🔗 Register here: https://gradapply.slu.edu/register/?id=60372e65-01a2-4e40-9561-856000dbff53

A morning filled with pride, celebration, and the beginning of new journeys. Congratulations to our graduates as they crossed this milestone surrounded by family, friends, faculty, and the School of Social Work community. We are so proud of all you have accomplished and cannot wait to see the impact you will make.

Today we proudly celebrate our School of Social Work graduates at the Pre-Commencement Ceremony in St. Francis Xavier College Church.

A livestream will be available for those unable to join us in person on the YouTube channel for Saint Louis University: https://www.youtube.com/

Congratulations to our graduates on this significant achievement. We are incredibly proud of all you have accomplished and look forward to all that lies ahead!

We’re thrilled to celebrate Dr. Cooper-Sadlo and our BSSW students in the Social Work Practice with Groups course for being honored with an annual Community Partner Award for their continued support of the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery.

Since 2022, students in this course have partnered with the Crisis Nursery, raising an incredible $8,043, along with goods and clothing donations, to support children and families in our community.

Students Lancelot Williams and Jack Benson proudly accepted the award on behalf of their class and Dr. Cooper-Sadlo.

We also want to recognize Brooks Klefstad, who was named Practicum Student of the Year for his outstanding work with the Crisis Nursery’s City Outreach Center and North County Nursery.

We are grateful for this meaningful partnership and the impact our students continue to make.

Starting college can feel overwhelming — but sometimes, all you need is someone to talk to.

School of Social Work faculty member Dr. Shannon Cooper-Sadlo is helping new SLU students navigate the transition to college life through her first-year seminar, “Conversations with a Mom, but not Your Mom.” From homesickness to building confidence and connection, the course creates space for students to feel supported during their first year on campus.

We’re proud to see Dr. Cooper-Sadlo’s care, mentorship, and dedication to students highlighted in this SLU NewsLink story.

Read more:

Mother Knows Best, Even in College A Saint Louis University first-year seminar offers the mother lode of real-world lessons and future-facing skills.

Grad school is an investment; learn how to make it affordable. Join Saint Louis University for our How to Afford Your Graduate Degree Info Session!

We’ll cover scholarships, assistantships, financial aid, and practical strategies to help you plan with confidence.

Register: https://gradapply.slu.edu/register/?id=a2e906f3-84aa-4b11-9608-dafc888d27e3

Last Thursday, we proudly celebrated our newest inductees and graduating regalia recipients of the Alpha Phi Sigma National Honor Society

This special ceremony recognizes students for their academic excellence, leadership, and commitment to the field of criminal justice.

Pictured below are our inductees and regalia recipients. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!