Pitt Social Work jumps to #12 in latest rankings

The University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work jumped nine spots to #12 in the 2024 US News and World Report rankings of social work graduate programs. There are 319 programs ranked in the survey, which puts Pitt in the top 4% of MSW programs nationwide. See the complete list on the US News and World Report website.

CRSP Students Travel to Harrisburg for LEAD and Meet Governor Shapiro

On March 19th, a group of students, faculty and staff from Pitt's School of Social Work embarked on an enriching journey to Harrisburg for Legislative Education and Advocacy Day (LEAD). One of the main highlights of the trip involved a select group of our CRSP students being invited to an exciting dinner event at Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's house! This special occasion provided an engaging setting for students to connect and network with key figures in the field and celebrate the art of Teenie Harris. Read more and see photos from the event.

Booth article named "Editor's Choice"

Associate Dean for Research Jaime Booth's article: Examining Parental Monitoring, Neighborhood Peer Anti-social Behavior, and Neighborhood Social Cohesion and Control as a Pathway to Adolescent Substance Use (Free Access Until April 30th) was selected as an “Editor’s Choice” paper for the Journal of Child and Family Studies, indicating that it is a high-quality publication with likely interest among their readership and beyond.

ICYMI: Ohmer radio interview

Associate Professor Mary Ohmer was featured on KHB where she spoke about her partnership with The Pittsburgh Study for the ReCAST project. Listen to Citizens and Science at Work Building Resiliency in Communities After Stress and Trauma (youtube.com)

ICYMI: RISE-MH Works in Progress: Melanie Vignovich

Melanie Vignovich, Director of Strategic Initiatives for the Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations in Pitt’s Division for Philanthropic and Alumni Engagement provides an overview of how to successfully seek foundation and corporate funding, and how her office can help. Watch on YouTube.

Calling all Graduating Students!

Do you have exciting plans after graduation? Conference presentations? Fellowship? Post graduate degree? Exciting new job? Please let us know! Email shm87@pitt.edu by April 25th so we can share your news! 

PASSWP Call for Proposals

Pennsylvania Association of School Social Work Personnel (PASSWP) & the University of Pittsburgh will be holding a joint conference November 4th, 2024 at the University of Pittsburgh. They are accepting session proposals through MAY 17th. If you have any questions, please contact Dee Stalnecker, dstalnecker@hershey.k12.pa.us

Huguley featured in article about Eclipse visitors in Erie

Associate Professor James Huguley and his family traveled to Erie for the April 8th eclipse to experience "a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity like this." Read the article and watch the video here.

Healing Overflow with Dr. Toy Podcast - New Episode! 

Episode Title: Homelessness is our Business!

About: Guest Tamiko Dawkins is the Director of Programs at Light of Life Rescue Mission. She is an Army veteran and a MSW student with a criminal justice degree. She talks about her love for working with the unhoused and how humanizing and helping them is all of our business. Listen until the end to discover ways you can get involved and help heal homelessness.

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Social Work Student on the Team Competing for Pitt in the Interprofessional Clarion Case Competition

Ilayan Daoud, a 2nd year MSW student working toward the Gerontology Certificate, was on a team that traveled to Minnesota last weekend to participate in the Interprofessional Clarion Case Competition.

BASW alumna named next President and CEO of UWCE

United Way of the Coastal Empire announced the appointment of BASW alumna Kimberly Waller as the next President and CEO, effective June 3, 2024.

In her most recent role as a Presidential Appointee in the Biden Administration, Waller led a federal bureau focused on significant initiatives supporting children, youth, families, and communities within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.



Waller holds a law degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and a bachelor’s degree in social work from the same university. Read more.