ILLINOIS Social Work

The School of Social Work at the University of Illinois has been preparing tomorrow’s leaders to be advocates for – and agents of – social change since 1944.

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School of Social Work faculty are presenting research at the 2026 Society for Social Work and Research Conference, advancing knowledge and informing practice. Learn more: https://t.co/a3N4agRTZM #SSWR2026

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Dec 2nd, Joel Rubin, the NASW-IL Executive Director, and Candace Gingrich, the Community Engagement Manager, visited the School of Social Work to discuss licensure, advocacy day, and NASW membership benefits, as well as other topics related to policies impacting social workers.📣

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A new study finds infant maltreatment in Flint has dropped sharply since Rx Kids, a cash support program for new moms, began.

#ILLINOISsocialwork's William Schneider, co-author, notes the gap with the state rate narrowed by 50% in the first year. https://t.co/OxXshh9fHI

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Join us as we welcome Kelley Fong, Assistant Professor of Sociology at UC Irvine & author of Investigating Families. Her talk, “Walking the Tightrope,” explores how child welfare interventions shape mothers’ experiences of security and belonging. Register: https://t.co/1QrIGs4RAV

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Can AI make mental health care more personal and equitable?
New research from #ILLINOISSocialWork’s Cortney VanHook suggests it can—using generative AI to identify barriers and create tailored treatments. ▶️ https://t.co/CbZ4j9rg1s

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Social Work alumna Susan Gershenfeld, PhD ’16, inspires first-generation graduates to imagine what’s possible in her new book on thriving beyond college. https://t.co/wXKfoqHlKN

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A new #ILLINOISsocialwork Children and Family Research Center study highlights factors that increase maltreatment risk for children in foster care and shows how policies like the KIND Act can help keep them safe. Learn more: https://t.co/6ThQuH0QCc

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How can financial supports strengthen families and reduce child neglect? Join #ILLINOISsocialwork's William Schneide for a free webinar hosted by the League of Women Voters of Champaign County. Wednesday, 10/22/25, 7–8 p.m. Learn more: https://t.co/nIPOsYpMAj

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#ILLINOISsocialwork is proud to contribute to the United Nations Second World Summit for Social Development, convening in Doha, Qatar, nearly thirty years after the landmark 1995 Copenhagen Summit.

🔗 Find out more: https://t.co/XjvvkNbEWR

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Foundations of Eating Disorder Diagnosis & Care: a self-paced, $99 training with 3.0 CEUs. Learn to spot warning signs, understand diagnoses, & build confidence in care. Led by alumna Kaitlyn Cornell, LCSW, CEDS-C.

Register: https://t.co/txATqRZDaN

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Dr. Wynne Korr has been reappointed by Gov. Pritzker to a second 4-year term with the Community & Residential Services Authority and is serving as interim chair. Her leadership continues to impact youth and families across Illinois.

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Last Friday was the University of Illinois School of Social Work Internship Fair, hosted at the I Hotel & Illinois Conference Center! 💼✨Students preparing for internships discovered the many opportunities available to BSW & MSW students through the School of Social Work! 📚🧡💙

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Earn up to $20k toward your BSW or MSW through the SWOT Grant if you plan to live and work in Winnebago Co. after graduation.
Learn more: https://t.co/fKzltcNSTh

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Happy National Recovery Month!
To celebrate the millions of people in recovery, we're highlighting School of Social Work faculty member Dr. Doug Smith, who was featured on The Catalyst podcast, discussing research on teens in addiction recovery. Podcast: https://t.co/opRwG5CneR

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Our Post-MSW PEL Program helps you take your expertise into schools where you’re needed most. Info session avail. September 15, 5pm, with priority deadline the same night. Final deadline is December 1.

Learn more: https://t.co/Ww3XTFXkK1

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We’re excited to welcome Dr. Patricia Turner as the inaugural Bill and Julie Kellner Faculty Scholar! Her research on psychotic disorders and commitment to social justice will advance the mission of the Kellner Center. Welcome to Illinois, Dr. Turner! 🧡💙 #ILLINOISsocialwork

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REGISTRATION REMINDER: @ICADV is partnering with #ILLINOISsocialwork for a 40-hour hybrid training (online + in-person) to become a certified domestic violence victim advocate. Build real-world, trauma-informed skills. Sept. 19–Oct. 10 https://t.co/FQKCxSv50z

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Today's Roundtable showcases the 2025 Scholars:
⏩ Jasmine Dunnaville, @Norfolkstate
⏩ Babu Gounder, @UofISocialWork
⏩ Dania Martinez, @monmouthu
⏩ Craig Mortley, @UConnSocialWork
⏩ Aaron Quick, @CAU
⏩ Tanya Rollins, @UH_SocialWork
⏩ Kennesha Smith, @LSUSSW

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IL is expanding school-based mental health care—school social workers are in high demand! Our Post-MSW PEL Program gets you into the schools that need you most.
📅 Start Spring ’26 | 💻 Online/In-person | 💡 Scholarships
https://t.co/Ww3XTFXkK1

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We’re #1! 🧡💙 Forbes names Illinois’ iMSW the Best Online MSW Program of 2025 for research, success & affordability. https://t.co/I0jPkZUmCd