AI has the potential to address a wide range of social issues, but tactics must be grounded in social work principles and community engagement.
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Rutgers School of Social Work is proud to announce that seven of its esteemed faculty members have been recognized in the 2025 Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientist Rankings, released on September 19, 2025. This distinguished annual list identifies the most influential researchers worldwide, based on rigorous analysis of bibliometric indicators such as career-long and single-year citations, h-index, and co-authorship metrics.
For Black boys living in the poorest neighborhoods, positive school experiences showed no significant effect on depressive symptoms, according to a Rutgers School of Social Work study
With the number of displaced people in the United States climbing, a Rutgers scholar says tailored humanitarian responses are essential for ensuring equity and fostering well-being.
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.