Babes-Bolyai University in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, located in Transylvania, hosted 12 Master of Social Work (MSW), BA in Social Work students, and one public health student that completed a four-week practicum placement through Rutgers School of Social Work.
Rutgers School of Social Work was well represented at the Joint Conference on Social Work, Education, and Social Development (SWSD 2026) in Nairobi, Kenya.
Rutgers researchers find that digital tools and technology play critical roles in encouraging active aging
A Rutgers researcher leading the study said the matter “comes down to purposeful interaction versus compulsive escapism”
Nearly 600 social work practitioners, educators, and students gathered virtually on June 3 for Rutgers School of Social Work’s 10th Annual Challenging Racism Conference, a milestone event that underscores the School’s enduring commitment to advancing racial justice and equity through education, dialogue, and collective action.
Rutgers School of Social Work’s Center for Research on Ending Violence (REV) has launched a new online training course designed to help physicians across New Jersey prevent sexual misconduct, better support survivors, and foster safer healthcare environments.
For Nicole Matos-Martiak, earning a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree was not simply about advancing her career. It was about strengthening the work she had already dedicated herself to for years.
For Rutgers School of Social Work alum Lily Antonowicz, a career in public policy began with a simple but profound goal: making a meaningful impact. “I was really agonizing over what I was going to do,” she recalled of her undergraduate years. “I just found myself wanting to make an impact in some kind of way and just wasn’t really sure how to best do that.” Encouraged by a mentor to explore social work, Lily discovered a path that would ultimately lead her to Capitol Hill, where she now serves as a legislative assistant in the office of Andy Kim, advising on health and labor policy.
On Monday, May 18, Rutgers School of Social Work recognized BASW, MSW, DSW, and Ph.D. graduates at its 2025 Convocation ceremony. Hundreds gathered at Jersey Mike’s Arena in New Brunswick to support the 929 graduates who earned a degree from the School of Social Work this year, including 758 MSW grads, 155 BA in Social Work grads, 13 DSW grads, and 3 Ph.D. grads.
