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MSW graduate practicing and growing in the College of Law
Friday, December 20, 2024
Sam Ramsey, an MSW graduate from the University of Iowa, transitioned from engineering to social work to address mental health challenges. Now the College of Law's embedded therapist, she fosters openness and community around mental health.

Emily Hurst, an MSW grad, takes on exciting new role within CLAS to promote a ‘culture of wellness'
Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Bridging Communities: Audri Lu-Uhlken’s path to advocacy through social work
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Audri Lu-Uhlken, a University of Iowa MSW student, empowers Asian Pacific Islander communities through her work at Monsoon, addressing gaps in mental health and advocacy while balancing school, career, and motherhood.

Meet the newest faculty members in the School of Social Work
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Please welcome the newest faculty members at the School of Social Work: Aynsley Scheffert, Peggy Trosper, and Sharaine Webster, who bring diverse experience in clinical practice, teaching, and research to the program.

Aislinn Conrad recognized for pioneering work in abuse prevention technology
Sunday, October 20, 2024
Artificial intelligence system could be used in babysitting situations, day cares, nursing homes.

Richardson Co-Authors Second Edition of “Life Skills Progression”
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Dr. Brad Richardson, research scientist and adjunct associate professor at the University of Iowa School of Social Work, is co-author of the recently released second edition of “Life Skills Progression™, An Outcome and Intervention Planning Instrument for Use With Families at Risk” from Brookes Publishing.

Connect to End COVID-19 | Long COVID and Educational Accommodations: Solutions Require Social Workers
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Long COVID (also known as Post-COVID) was added as a disability under the American Disabilities Act (ADA) in July, 2021. A student who is experiencing difficulties in school related to COVID-19 may need to receive accommodations and/or special education and supplementary aids and services to boost academic...

Connect to End COVID-19 | Long COVID in Children and Adolescents: Solutions Require Social Workers
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Long COVID conditions do occur in children and adolescents although less frequently than in adults. Young children may struggle to describe the difficulties they are experiencing. For children and adolescents with Long COVID who have conditions affecting physical performance...

Connect to End COVID-19 | Long COVID Prevention: Solutions Require Social Workers
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends the following for preventing Long COVID...

Connect to End COVID-19 | Increased Risk for Long COVID: Solutions Require Social Workers
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Some people may be more at risk of developing Long COVID. Higher-risk groups include the following...
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