January 10, 2022
Pitt School of Social Work Weekly E-blast
Pitt faculty and students presenting at SSWR conference this week
The SSWR 2022 conference starts this Thursday, January 13th. There will be over 40 presentations from Pitt School of Social Work faculty, students, and post-doctoral fellows. See the complete schedule here.
Jones profiled in Lancet Psychiatry
Assistant Professor Nev Jones was profiled for her work and advocacy in the Lancet Psychiatry, one of the world's leading psychiatry journals. Read here.
MSW student wins Disney Spirit Award
MSW student and Pitt football player Tre Tipton won the prestigious Disney Spirit Award, given every year to the most inspiring person in college football. Read more on the Pitt Athletics website or watch on CBS.
Alumnus awarded grant for book
Alumnus Dave Feehan was awarded, along with two other co-authors, a grant from the Minnesota Historical Society for a book entitled “Lest We Forget - Contributions of Minneapolis’ African American Baby Boomers.” The book tells the story of more than 30 African American baby boomers and their life journeys - the contributions they made to their communities, their churches, their human service organizations, other individuals and the cultural life of this city. Read more.
2022 Excellence in Social Work Practice Awards
Excellence in Social Work Practice Awards recognize Master’s students in the Pitt School of Social Work who demonstrate exemplary commitment to their social work professional development. The awards are given to students who display outstanding potential as social workers, either through their scholarship in the classroom, in field-based learning, or community and school service. These awards are made possible by the generosity of alumni and friends of the School. Each award carries a small monetary recognition. See more details.
Volunteer for the MLK Day of Service
Taking place each year on the third Monday in January, the MLK Day of Service is the only federal holiday observed as a national day of service – a “day on, not a day off.” Register here.
Dean Davis Memorial Campaign
The Pitt Social Work community mourned the passing of Dean Emeritus Larry Davis earlier this year. In remembrance of Dean Davis’s many contributions to the School and social work profession, we are pleased to join the School’s Board of Visitors and University leadership in a memorial fundraising effort.

Support social work students’ tuition and other educational expenses by donating to the Kim and Larry Davis Student Fund today. Donate here.
Upcoming Events
  • January 12, 2022: Pitt Johnstown MSW Overview Information Session. 6-7pm. Register here.

  • January 25, 2022: Alumni Speaker Series: “Social work to small business owner." 12-1pm. Register here.

  • January 26, 2022: 2022 LEND Open House. 4pm. Register here.


  • February 2, 2022: Celebrate CRSP 20th! Florence Gibbs Momeyer Endowed Lecture featuring Haben Girma.4:30-6pm. Register here.


For a complete listing of upcoming events please visit the
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