GVU Social Work Program

05/04/2026

Photos from Commencement 2026

03/08/2026

36 BSW and MSW students enrolled in Social Welfare Policy Practice applied their advocacy skills at the Iowa Capitol in our annual Legislative Day event. It is always amazing to see students grow more confident in their ability to affect systemic change.

12/11/2025

Love social work? Love teaching? We want YOU!

Hey, change-makers! The Grand View MSW program is looking for a full-time faculty member to join our student-centered community. With small class sizes and a diverse student body, we’re all about helping students grow while connecting classroom learning to real-world impact.

You might be our perfect match if you:
-Thrive on collaboration and innovation in teaching
-Enjoy supporting students in their practicum and professional journey
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Have (or will have by August 1, 2026) an earned doctorate—it doesn’t have to be in social work!
The role:
-8-month contract
-Extra summer teaching opportunities available
-Excited yet? Apply now!

11/21/2025

11/21/2025

BSW students in SWRK 410-Social Work Research Project participated in the SHaPEN Symposium, which features scholarly work from students in the social sciences. First place overall, from 47 student posters, at the symposium went to BSW student Isabelle Piedras, for her project, "How Does Teen Pregnancy Impact the Teen's Wellbeing and Success?" Fourth place overall was awarded to Danyelle McGrew, for her project, "The Emotinal Impact of Chronic Illness on Healthy Siblings." Other student projects included:
-Mykiah Ayers: The Effects of Addiction
-Sidney Burbridge: The Impacts of Parental Incarceration on Early Adulthood
-Theo Langitt: ACEs and Homelessness
-Nata Mena: Challenges of First-generation Refugee College Students
-Halle Wulfekuhle: Belongingness in College

08/25/2025

Current Grand View social work students can get a partial scholarship to attend the symposium! Ask one of the social work faculty for details.

05/05/2025

Congratulations to all of our incredible BSW and MSW graduates! 🎓✨ It was an unforgettable day celebrating your hard work, dedication, and achievements. We’re so proud of each of you and can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make in the world.

05/01/2025

Last night, students and faculty from both the BSW and MSW programs gathered for our annual end-of-year celebration! The evening was filled with great food, recognition through departmental awards, and the induction of new Phi Alpha members. Check out the photos featuring our BSW students including graduates and faculty, MSW student body with faculty, and this year’s MSW graduates.

Congratulations to all on a great year and next up is commencement for graduates 🎓

05/01/2025

It has been a busy last few weeks wrapping up the spring semester and academic year!

We’re so proud of the incredible service work our Social Work Club members committed to this year with the leadership of faculty sponsor, Assistant Professor and BSW Field Educatiok Director, Megan Thibodeau.

Their dedication earned them the Grand View Club Community Service Award, contributing an impressive 1/6 of all service hours campus-wide.