University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work

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The University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work has been ranked as one of the top social work graduate programs in the country for the past twenty years by U.S. The School offers BASW, MSW, and PhD programs, and has regional programs in Bradford and Johnstown.

Pitt School of Social Work is happy to celebrate Pride Month! From Pittsburgh Pride June 6th and 7th to the Pitt Pride o...
06/02/2026

Pitt School of Social Work is happy to celebrate Pride Month! From Pittsburgh Pride June 6th and 7th to the Pitt Pride on the Patio on June 24th and all of the community events watch our social media for updates.

Last month in South Africa, the Denis Hurley Centre (DHC) hosted SSW visitors from overseas including faculty members Dr...
06/02/2026

Last month in South Africa, the Denis Hurley Centre (DHC) hosted SSW visitors from overseas including faculty members Drs. Yodit Betru, Kyaien Conner, and Toya Jones, and students Abigail Over, Manu Ayyalasomayajula and Zoe Wamsher.

The three of the Pittsburgh students spent an extra day shadowing their senior social worker, Nonhlanhla Nhlangulela (pictured at the top with, left to right, Abigail Over, Manu Ayyalasomayajula and Zoe Wamsher).

They shared their thoughts about the visit with the DHC newsletter (heading "Inspiring Students From Around the World.") Read here: https://ow.ly/xfq650Z6jqy

Nominations are open for the 2026 Alumni Awards. 🏆If you know a Pitt SSW graduate who is making an impact in the field, ...
06/01/2026

Nominations are open for the 2026 Alumni Awards. 🏆
If you know a Pitt SSW graduate who is making an impact in the field, please submit their nomination here: https://ow.ly/LuyS50Z3aht
There are four award categories:
• Distinguished Alumni Award
• Advancing Excellence Award
• School of Social Work Service Award
• Rising Star Alumni Award
Please submit all nominations by July 15th. If you have any questions about submissions, feel free to email me and I will be happy to help.
Thank you and I hope to see you all at the event on November 5th, 2026!

ICYMI: Congratulations again to the BASW, MSW, and PhD classes of 2026! You can find all of our graduation photos right ...
06/01/2026

ICYMI: Congratulations again to the BASW, MSW, and PhD classes of 2026! You can find all of our graduation photos right here! https://ow.ly/XBUt50Z4eXM

DEADLINE TOMORROW! Ready to transform the world? Don't miss you chance to join the Pitt School of Social Work this fall!...
05/31/2026

DEADLINE TOMORROW! Ready to transform the world? Don't miss you chance to join the Pitt School of Social Work this fall! Application deadline for both the MSW online and face-to-face programs is tomorrow June 1st. Apply today! https://ow.ly/OT7K50YNs5L

The National IV-E Roundtable for Child Welfare Training and Education is a yearly gathering of representatives from publ...
05/29/2026

The National IV-E Roundtable for Child Welfare Training and Education is a yearly gathering of representatives from public and tribal child welfare agencies and their university partners. Their goal is to share resources to build a strong child welfare workforce through training and education. This year’s theme—GROWING HOPE ROOTED IN COMMUNITY—emphasizes the power of deep roots, lasting connections, longevity, and future investment.
The Pitt Social Work Child Welfare program sponsored a table and three University of Pittsburgh CWEB graduates presented a poster: Chloe Wellons, Xavier Littlejohn, and Xander Brown.

Save the Date! NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania will host its fifth annual Black Mental Health Summit on Wednesday, June 24, 2...
05/28/2026

Save the Date! NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania will host its fifth annual Black Mental Health Summit on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at the Commonwealth Charter Academy at The Waterfront in Pittsburgh. Dr. Kya Conner, Director of the Center on Race & Social Problems will be the keynote speaker: "The Science of Sankofa: Using Culture to Reconnect, Restore, and Heal Black Mental Health" Register here: https://ow.ly/n2P050Z5gsG

On April 28, 2026, the Community and Racial Equity Leadership (CREL) Fellowship, led by faculty member Dr. Aliya Durham,...
05/28/2026

On April 28, 2026, the Community and Racial Equity Leadership (CREL) Fellowship, led by faculty member Dr. Aliya Durham, hosted its second End-of-Program Wrap-Up at the University of Pittsburgh Community Engagement Center in Homewood Fellows and community partners gathered to reflect on their experiences, share a meal, and look ahead at the possibilities the fellowship continues to inspire. Using a Human-Centered Design activity, participants shared what they liked about the fellowship, what they hoped to see strengthened, and what they imagined for the future. Feedback highlighted deep relationships built between fellows and community partner organizations, the power of immersive learning about race in Homewood, and a shared vision for even more collective, community-centered work in the years ahead. Congratulations to our CREL Fellows and a heartfelt thank you to our community partner organizations for another impactful year!
Standing (left to right): Jay Gilmer (Executive Director, Operation Better Block ); Vernard Alexander (Director, Homewood CEC); Linda Kent (Director, CHAPEL Project, Bible Center Church ); Sarah Indyk (Fellow); Rickeya Giles-Cottrell (Outreach Coordinator, Homewood CEC); Shaheen Qureshi (Fellow); Rachel Bierarck (Fellow); and Dr. Nichelle Nelson (Vice President of Programs, YWCA Greater Pittsburgh Seated (left to right): Laier-Rayshon Smith (Housing Director, Operation Better Block, Inc.); Ron Idoko (Associate Director, Pitt SSW’s Center on Race & Social Problems Leanna Totten (Fellow); Dr. Cynthia Wallace (Executive Director, The Oasis Project and Executive Pastor, Bible Center Church); and Aniah Brewer (Fellow). Photo credits: Dr. Aliya Durham. See all photos here: https://ow.ly/YWwe50Z4f08

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