As she prepares to celebrate her 80th birthday this December, Rutgers School of Social Work alumna Susan Van Vleet, SSW'75 finds herself reflecting on a remarkable career that has taken her from the front lines of child welfare in New Jersey to boardrooms and organizations across nearly 20 countries.

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.