UConn School of Social Work

06/01/2026

UConn School of Social Work Nancy A. Humphreys Institute for Political Social Work's director Shannon Lane and Ph.D. candidate Kylie Harrington are leading a webinar on "Social Work Practice and Advocacy in a Polarized Nation" on Friday (June 5) and all social work students are invited to attend, free of charge!

The live webinar, hosted at Yeshiva University, will be held on Zoom between 10 a.m. and noon.

To attend, you must register in advance in order to receive the Zoom login information. The Zoom link will be emailed the evening before the event.

Registration closes on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 5 p.m.
https://s.uconn.edu/socialworkpractice
https://www.yu.edu/wurzweiler/continuing-ed

06/01/2026

LGBTQ Pride Month is a month-long observance celebrating LGBTQ pride and commemorating the contributions of le***an, gay, bisexual, transgender and q***r culture and community. Since 1970, the LGBTQ community and supporters have gathered in June to march with pride and demonstrate for equal rights. 💛🩵🧡💜💙

Happy 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

05/29/2026

On May 28, UConn School of Social Work's Milagros Marrero-Johnson, MSW, attended the Latinas in Leadership Symposium held at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford. Milagros is senior director of strategic initiatives and community engagement for the School of Social Work and adjunct faculty.

"It is not often that I attend a conference where I feel such an immediate sense of belonging," she says. "As Latina leader, it was both affirming and reassuring to hear that many of the barriers I have faced along my journey are shared experiences among other Latina women. There is power in knowing we are not alone and that we can overcome these challenges."

Latinas In Leadership is a leadership accelerator that helps Latinas strengthen their identity-centered leadership skills, without the systemic barriers that limit their economic mobility and representation.

For more information on the Latinas In Leadership Symposium, visit https://www.latinasandpower.com/symposium/2026-latina-symposium

05/28/2026

The UConn School of Social Work Innovations Institute is a founding member of the newly formed Children’s Behavioral Health Collective (CBH) Collective! 🧑‍🦱🧒👧

With approximately one in five children in the U.S. experiencing a mental health condition each year, the need for community- and home-based behavioral health services has never been more urgent. Too often, gaps in care lead children and youth into systems like child welfare and juvenile justice, which can further exacerbate trauma.

No single organization can fix these systemic gaps alone. That is why the CBH Collective brings together extensive national expertise across sectors to transform child-serving systems, advance cross-sector collaboration, and develop solutions grounded in data, evidence, and lived experience.

Learn more at s.uconn.edu/bhcollective

05/27/2026

Anxiety can profoundly affect children and teens with cancer, influencing not only their emotional well-being but also their medical experiences and quality of life. In a new paper published May 18 in Pediatric Blood & Cancer, researchers including UConn School of Social Work Ph.D. student Laura Moynihan offer a practical guide for pediatric oncology teams to better identify, assess, and support anxiety in young patients throughout diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, recurrence, and end-of-life care.

The article emphasizes that anxiety can appear in many ways—sometimes obvious, sometimes subtle—and highlights the importance of compassionate, interdisciplinary care. 💛

Read more:https://socialwork.media.uconn.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/3705/2026/05/Moynihan.pdf

05/26/2026

As editor-in-chief of Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Social Services, UConn School of Social Work Professor Cristina Mogro-Wilson believes mentorship is one of the most important investments she can make in the future of social work scholarship.

In an editorial published in the May 2026 issue of Families in Society, Dr. Mogro-Wilson explains how mentorship is a cornerstone of the social work profession.

"Behind every published article is a network of scholars—authors, reviewers, mentors, and editors—all who contribute their time and expertise to advancing the social work knowledge base," she writes. "This shared commitment underscores an important truth: The future of social work scholarship depends not only on the research we conduct but also on the scholars we mentor." ✍️🔍

Read more: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/10443894261443454

05/22/2026

Happy birthday to UConn School of Social Work Professor Emeritus Myron E. Weiner, who turns 100 years young on May 25! 🎉👏💙🎉🎂

Professor Weiner was the founding Chair of the School’s Master of Social Work Administration program, established in 1975. Prior to that, he served as a professor in UConn’s Master of Public Affairs program beginning in 1961. 🎓

A prolific scholar and leader in the field, Myron authored numerous books, monographs, and professional papers on social work administration and nonprofit organizational management. His book, "Human Services Management: Analysis and Applications," was considered one of the leading texts in the field for many years.📚📖

Myron and his wife, Ruth, also served as management consultants through Weiner Associates in Bloomfield, Connecticut, advising public and nonprofit human services organizations for more than three decades.

Please join us in wishing Professor Weiner a very happy 100th birthday! 🎂🎊🎈🎁🎉🎂

05/22/2026

On June 3, join UConn School of Social Work's Sukhmani Singh and fellow panelists for a discussion on “Our Voices, Our Rights: Civic Engagement After Reentry.”

Learn more about the barriers to reentry such as voting, housing, and employment.

Singh’s scholarship examines entrenched and intersecting inequities within the criminal and juvenile legal system(s), with a focus on marginalized youth, and formerly incarcerated people. Her work has informed policy discussions and systems reform across Connecticut—contributing to deliberations of the Juvenile Justice Policy and Oversight Committee, the Connecticut Sentencing Commission, and other state bodies.

The talk takes place from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 3 at Hartford Public Library, 500 Main Street at the Travelers Center for Arts and Culture.

05/21/2026

Congratulations to Milagros Marrero-Johnson, senior director of strategic initiatives and community engagement and adjunct faculty at the UConn School of Social Work. 👏✨

During the annual UConn Women’s Advance Conference on May 15, Milagros presented a workshop: “Authenticity as Power: Belonging and Well-Being during Turbulent Times.” 💬💙 Through her session, participants explored ways to build community 🤝, expand professional skills 📚, strengthen networks 🌟, and foster more inclusive and supportive working environments.

The Women's Advance Conference, hosted by the UConn Women's Center is a professional development opportunity for staff, graduate students, and faculty at all levels of the University. It is designed to expand skills, increase knowledge, and enhance networks. The goal is to promote a more gender-inclusive and supportive working and learning environment. 👩🎓

This year’s theme was ChangemakHers: Celebration, Empowerment and Support for a Brighter Future 💫💛

05/20/2026

Attention UConn School of Social Work alumni! The Health Resources & Services Administration Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery (STAR) Loan Repayment Program offers eligible substance use disorder (SUD) treatment clinicians and community health workers up to $250,000 toward your student loans. In return, you commit to six years of full-time service at an approved facility.

The application is open now through Tuesday, June 23. Learn more: https://bhw.hrsa.gov/funding/apply-loan-repayment/star-lrp