After a long road of addiction, imprisonment, cancer, homelessness, and loss, Gina Harvell, a student in our Intensive Weekend MSW Program, was awarded Rutgers' first Lifelong Learner of the Year Award, which was created specifically for Harvell.

The Social Work Policy Network sends weekly resources regarding national & local legislature, events, as well as media.

Social workers can—and should—be involved in politics as advocates, scholars, or candidates themselves. This charge is growing at the School of Social Work, as faculty members strive to inspire and engage students in the political process. 

Students who reported higher levels of school connectedness showed lower levels of aggressive behaviors and depression six years later, Rutgers Adrian Gale and Lenna Nepomnyaschy researchers find.

IIDEA committee member, received an Impact Award through Rutgers' University Equity and Inclusion division through its Committee to Advance our Common Purposes.

Professor Michael LaSala 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.

Rutgers School of Social Work is pleased to welcome five new faculty members to campus this fall. We asked each of them to identify five meaningful objects in their homes and offices.

Field education is an integral part of each student's journey. Rutgers School of Social Work's field education program is based upon educational policies and standards established by the Council on Social Work Education and provides practical learning opportunities that serve as a foundation for students to become successful practitioners. MSW students spend 1,125 hours in the field working alongside professional social workers while being supervised by experienced field instructors.

The Social Work Policy Network sends weekly resources regarding national & local legislature, events, as well as media.