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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.