The IIDEA Committee, comprised of faculty, students, and staff, is hitting its stride and meeting many of its goals as it approaches five years of advocacy and action.

Dr. Laurie L. Mulvey, who graduated from Rutgers School of Social Work with an MSW degree in 1989, considers her education at Rutgers to be the most valuable part of her entire educational experience. Now a clinical professor in sociology/criminology at The Pennsylvania State University, Dr. Mulvey developed and directs the university’s World in Conversation Center, a university hub since 2002 for training students to become conflict facilitators. The mission of "conflict facilitators" is to deploy Mulvey’s dialogue method to help small groups build solutions around contentious social problems. 

Dr. Richard Edwards, Interim Dean of Rutgers School of Social Work, Chancellor Emeritus, and Distinguished Professor, for receiving the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Association of Social Workers (NASW).

Juneteenth is one of the most culturally important days in American history, and there are many of us who are just learning the historical significance of this day. The origins of Juneteenth have increasingly been recognized and celebrated nationally, so how did Juneteenth come about, and why are we celebrating it now?

Do you know a fellow Rutgers School of Social Work alum who has made an indelible impact on their community? Have you made a lasting mark yourself? Rutgers School of Social Work’s Alumni Council seeks nominations for its Outstanding Alumni Award.

In this edition you'll read about our new dean, get to know more about our Alumni Council, and learn about our IIDEA Committee and the work it has accomplished since it was created.

An interview in honor of Pride Month with Patricia Langdon, MLS, Training Coordinator for the New Jersey Child Support Institute at the School of Social Work's Institute for Families

Jamey Lister, Associate Professor & Co-Director of the Northeast & Caribbean Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Center, discusses his research interests and how they are grounded in inclusion, intersectionality, diversity, equity and advancement (IIDEA) with MSW student and IIDEA research assistant Calvin Ryan.

On Monday, May 13, Rutgers School of Social Work hosted a convocation ceremony to recognize its BASW, MSW, DSW, and Ph.D. graduates. Families and friends gathered at Jersey Mike’s Arena in New Brunswick in support of their loved ones who have spent years of hard work completing their programs and tackling countless hours of class time, research, and field work. In total, 851 graduates earned a degree from the School of Social Work this year, including 705 MSW grads, 128 BASW grads, 12 DSW grads, and 6 Ph.D. grads.