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SSW adjunct professor balances teaching and substance abuse research
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
As both the training director for the National Resource Center for Family Centered Practice, and an adjunct professor for the University of School of Social Work, Kellee Thorburn McCrory is making headway in multiple directions.

School of Social Work assistant professor of practice using her rural perspective to make a difference in health care equity
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Get to know one of our newest faculty members, Dana Wickwire Cheek, and how she is using her perspectives to fuel her passions in the field of social work.

School of Social Work visiting faculty member, alum laying the foundation for improvements in childcare
Friday, April 11, 2025
Today, we are spotlighting School of Social Work visiting faculty member Megan Ronnenberg. Learn all about Megan's current research regarding wage enhancement for childcare workers and her personal experiences as a childcare provider in the state of Iowa.

School of Social Work faculty member to present at 48th Governor’s Conference
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Faculty member Sharaine Webster will be presenting two presentations at the annual Governor's Conference this coming April. She shares with us what her presentations entail and how she's preparing for them.

Iowa Social Work graduate students presenting research in Seattle
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Three School of Social Work graduate students presented research at the Society for Social Work and Research conference in Seattle, Washington, this past January. We sat down with them to chat about their research and experiences presenting.

School of Social Work faculty member and chair making a difference in child welfare in Ottumwa
Monday, March 10, 2025
Director of the School of Social Work, Miriam Landsman, sat down with us to talk about her newest wave of research and latest project regarding child welfare in Ottumwa, Iowa
School of Social Work BA graduate named 2025 person to watch by local news paper
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Fred Newell graduated from the School of Social Work in 2012 and began launching his non-profit organization. Over the last twelve years, his hard work has landed recognition, including being named a 2025 Person to Watch by the Iowa City Press-Citizen.


Introducing the new program specialist in the School of Social Work
Thursday, February 13, 2025
MSW graduate Melanie Reed returns to the University of Iowa as the new program specialist for the School of Social Work in Des Moines, bringing her extensive experience in student support, medical social work, and mental health advocacy to support the next generation of social workers.
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