Rutgers University mourns the passing of Dr. Elfriede (Elfi) Galanter Schlesinger, former dean and longtime professor at Rutgers School of Social Work. Dr. Schlesinger passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025, at the age of 96.

The Rutgers School of Social Work community is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Professor Emerita Isabel Wolock, who died on May 30, 2025, at the age of 97 in Metuchen, New Jersey. A revered scholar, mentor, and colleague, Dr. Wolock leaves behind a legacy of unwavering commitment to social work education and a profound impact on generations of students and faculty.

A Rutgers analysis of medical records reveals sharp disparities in use of drug addiction services based on insurance type

A Rutgers professor and other researchers create a national baseline of firearm exposure among youth and young adults that could guide development of intervention programs

Rutgers School of Social Work is pleased to announce the appointment of Drs. Julia Cusano, Sandra Edmonds Crewe, Amml Hussein, and Durrell Malik Washington Sr. to its faculty. We asked them to identify five meaningful objects in their homes and offices.

In 2000, when Kathy Ehrich Dowd graduated with a degree in journalism, she had her sights set on becoming the next Barbara Walters. For nearly two decades, she thrived as a reporter and editor, including an impressive 17-year run contributing to People magazine followed by a three-year stint at Time magazine. But what began as a passion for telling people’s stories, such as the families and victims of 9/11 and the Newtown school shooting, eventually led to burnout. Then came the pandemic, and with it, a turning point.