Joe and Alessa Manuola earned their master's degree, coming full circle since arriving on the Douglass campus for preschool as toddlers.
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Jennifer Moon doesn’t spend much time wondering how she manages everything on her plate. Instead, she focuses on moving forward.
“I don’t think about it,” she said. “I just do it.”
On December 18, 2025, students in the Master of Social Work (MSW) course “Evaluation of Social Work Practice and Programs” wrapped up the fall semester by presenting the results of their program evaluation projects that bridged research, theory, and practice. The final presentations showcased students’ ability to apply quantitative and qualitative research methods to real-world social work settings, demonstrating skills that are essential for ethical, evidence-informed practice.
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Advocacy doesn’t always look like holding a megaphone or organizing a protest. For Serene Rahman, a Master of Social Work (MSW) student at Rutgers School of Social Work, it looks like a deep dive into inclusive research, heartfelt conversations, and building networks in places often overlooked. It looks like advocacy shaped by commitment and lived experience—and a refusal to let barriers dictate the depth or reach of one’s impact.
The Social Work Policy Network remains committed to sharing key news updates, policy changes, action opportunities, events & more - with content particularly focused on social justice, equity, and systemic change.
