Dr. Quinton Cotton joins the faculty

The School of Social Work at the University of Pittsburgh welcome Quinton D. Cotton. Cotton. Cotton, a gerontologist and intervention scientist, recently completed postdoctoral training in the School of Public Health at the University of Minnesota where he received training behavioral intervention design. Cotton is interested in improving structural supports for persons with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) and their caregivers in community and clinical settings. Cotton has two decades of diverse clinical and macro practice experiences in various role such as clinic manager, foundation program officer, community planner, and public health consultant. He is engaged in several health promotion projects focused on strengthening the capacity of residents and systems through programmatic and policy innovations. Read more about Dr. Cotton.

Jones presents at DC conference

Faculty member Nev Jones was in Washington DC last week, presenting on civil commitment at the National Disability Rights Network annual conference and participating in the National Academy of Social Insurance's 50th anniversary celebration of SSI. In this photo, she's standing with former Senator Harkin, chief sponsor of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and collaborator Katie Savin.

Pitt athletics inducts BASW alumna into its 2024 Hall of Fame class

Pitt athletics’ 2024 Hall of Fame class includes several inductees of high status. The 10-person class will be inducted into the Hall of Fame during homecoming weekend on September 13 — the night before the next installment of the Backyard Brawl against West Virginia. This group includes BASW alumna Jamie Pelusi who is arguably the greatest goalkeeper in Pitt women’s soccer history, ranking first in saves and second in save percentage, shutouts and wins in Pitt’s all-time history. Read more in the Pitt News 

ICYMI: Alumni Speaker Series with Halle Mayes

Halle Mayes (BASW ’97) joined us to discuss her successful career in political fundraising and how she got there after graduating from Pitt School of Social Work. Watch on YouTube.

Andrew Young School of Policy Studies Appoints Alumna as Associate Dean for Academic Affairs

MSW alumna Jan Ivery has been appointed associate dean for academic affairs in the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies at Georgia State University. In her new role, Ivery will lead the college’s portfolio of academic programs across bachelor’s, certificate, master’s and doctoral programs with a strategic focus on growth and innovation. She will also lead a new task force on strategic program growth for the college in collaboration with faculty, staff and stakeholders. Read more.

Alumnus poised to start law career in Wisconsin

Congratulations to MSW alumnus Michael J. Dubinski! He graduated from the Marquette University Law School, was sworn in as a licensed attorney in the State of Wisconsin and will now start his position as a Guardian Ad Litem Attorney at the Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee.

Apply to Be a Volunteer Mentor by June 14

Want to have fun while helping new international students adjust to life at Pitt?

Want to make friends from around the world and connect with people from other countries and cultures?

Become a Graduate Global Ties volunteer peer mentor!

The Graduate Global Ties (GGT) is a peer mentoring program for incoming international graduate and professional students launched by the Office of the Provost – Graduate Studies and Division of Student Affairs. To date, almost 200 graduate and professional students have volunteered their time to serve over 400 incoming graduate international students. We invite you to apply to be one of our dedicated peer mentors. Read more.

BH Fellows: Jobs available for Spring/Summer 2024 graduates

Apply today for the BH Fellows program: local job working in behavioral health w/ 2-year cohort

experience, loan repayment (up to $45K), competitive salary & professional development.

Visit bhfellows.jhf.org/apply for more info & to apply.

RECI Facilitators Academy General Registration Now Open - July 2024

We are excited to announce that general registration for the July 2024 RECI Facilitators Academy is now open!

Click the link below to register for the July 2024 RECI Facilitators Academy and secure your spot as there is limited space available (note: registration will close once capacity is met):

July 2024 RECI Facilitators Academy Registration

Visit the RECI website for more information here