DSW Graduate Spotlight: Patricia McKernan

July 19, 2019 By Samuel Leibowitz-Lord ‘21 After 12 years of Catholic school, Rutgers alumna Patricia McKernan knew she would end up in a profession dedicated to helping others. McKernan, born and raised in Camden County, New Jersey, began...

Associate Professor Sarah McMahon Named Special Advisor for Campus Climate

July 16, 2019 Sarah McMahon, Associate Professor and Director of the Center on Violence Against Women and Children at the School of Social Work, has been named Special Advisor for Campus Climate at Rutgers University effective July 1, 2019....

Professor Lia Nower Receives Research Award from the National Council on Problem Gambling

July 9, 2019 Dr. Lia Nower, Professor and Director of the Center for Gambling Studies & Addiction Counselor Training (ACT) Program, is this year’s recipient of the Research Award from the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) in...

50 Years After Stonewall Uprising, SWAGGER Continues to Provide Support & Resources for the LGBTQ+ Community on Campus

June 27, 2019 Rutgers School of Social Work offers many opportunities for students and faculty to come together to advocate for important issues and marginalized populations. As the LGBTQ+ community and its allies celebrate Pride Month and...