Social Work

News & Events

 

News

 

Celebrating 50 years of Accredited BSW

The Department of Social Work is celebrating 50 years of Accredited Baccalaureate Social Work Education. A booklet was created to commerate the important milestone.  BSW Magazine (pdf -10.7M)

 

Thompson Scholar Award Recepient

In the news, Dr. Kori Bloomquist was awarded the Thompson Scholar Award. The Thompson Scholar program is generated through Robert and Norma Thompson Endowment which provides awards to faculty members to work on projects that help students and the community.  Dr. Kori Bloomquist has designed a Fostering Eagle Empowerment program to support former foster youth on campus. Read alll about here Thompson Scholar Will Focus on Helping Former Foster Youth at Winthrop | Winthrop University.

 

Reserach and Achievements

Please find the following link that provides detailed information about the research projects and accomplishments of our dedicated faculty and staff members.

 

Events

Research And Practice (RAP) Sessions (pdf - 219 KB)

Join us for the Fall 2024 Speaker Series. On October 22 at 11 a.m., Dr. Roberta Greene will be speaking on "Reminiscence among Older Adults", and on November 14th at 11 a.m., Ms. Vilissa Thompson, LMSW will be speaking on " What 10+ Years of Activism Has Taught Me: Advancing the Voices of Disabled People". These sessions provide a stimulating environment for you to learn about and support, faculty and student research. The research topics are exciting and draw attention to critical social issues. For more information, please get in touch with Monique Constance-Huggins, Ph.D.

 

March is Social Work month. It is a time to celebrate the profession of social work and the contributions of social workers. Click below for the calendar of events.

March is Social Work Month! (pdf - 148 KB)

 

MSW Information Sessions

The Department warmly welcomes propsective students to engaging Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) Information sessions. Explore and gain insight into the enriching and comprehensive M.S.W. Program offered by Winthrop.

 

Job Listing Digest

If you are a current student or alumni of the program, please sign up for our Job Listing Digest. The digest will be sent out every few weeks with information on local job openings that may appeal to Social Workers. You can also visit our Job Listing Digest Archive to see what agencies in the area regularly hire Social Workers.

 

Archived Newsletters

Sign up here to receive the Bi-Annual Department of Social Work Newsletter! You can also view a current list of faculty and student Research, Awards, and Achievements on our website.