Social Work
Social Work Grads Ready to ‘Show Up’ When Called
May 18, 2026
The University of Maryland School of Social Work Class of 2026 celebrates more than 300 Master of Social Work and five PhD graduates.
Social Work
Social Work Research: The Support Gap for Young Cancer Patients
May 11, 2026
The University of Maryland School of Social Work associate professor’s research examines how to improve psychosocial referrals for teens and young adults with cancer.
Social Work
UMSSW Program Helps Baltimore Girls ‘Bloom’
April 22, 2026
Positive Schools Center event connects teens from across Baltimore City Public Schools to build confidence, community, and self-expression
Social Work
UMB Tops Off New School of Social Work Building
February 26, 2026
University of Maryland, Baltimore faculty, staff, and students joined the Whiting-Turner Contracting Company crew and Ballinger architects Feb. 25 inside the school’s future assembly room.
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University of Maryland School of Social Work Financial Social Work Initiative Shares Five Tips to Manage Financial Stress
January 27, 2026
UMSSW Assistant Dean of Continuing Education and chair of the Financial Social Work Initiative provides tools for social workers to help clients as job market tightens
Social Work
What Happens After Cash Welfare? Maryland’s Longest-Running Study Has Answers
January 12, 2026
“Life After Welfare: 2025 Annual Update” provides individual participant tracking for the first time of any cash welfare study in the nation.
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New School of Social Work Building Takes Shape in Downtown Baltimore
January 1, 2026
Due to open in the second half of 2027, the building is nearing its halfway point rising on the corner of Greene and West Lexington streets.
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University of Maryland School of Social Work to Launch a New Doctor of Social Work Program
October 27, 2025
In-person practice doctorate program is for social workers seeking to develop advanced skills in clinical treatment methods, teaching pedagogy, supervision, leadership, and applied research
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Positive Schools Center Helps Redesign Teacher Lounges
September 10, 2025
The Positive Schools Center helps lead efforts to create restorative environments for educators in Baltimore City Public Schools.
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Baltimore Families Celebrate at Back-to-School Bash
August 19, 2025
Free supplies, food, music, and resources organized by UMSSW help kids start school ready to succeed.
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Maryland Youth Use Photography to Advance Sexual Violence Prevention Initiatives
June 10, 2025
Exhibition marks milestone for restorative justice-based initiative serving Baltimore City students.
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Social Work Grads ‘Chosen’ for Profession
May 20, 2025
The University of Maryland School of Social Work’s 63rd Convocation honors over 300 MSW and PhD graduates.
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New Family Center Celebrates ‘A Good Day to Rise’
May 15, 2025
Rise Early Learning and Family Support Center provides early childhood education and family support services in Upton/Druid Heights from the School of Social Work.
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Social Justice Advocate Ronald Chisom to Receive Honorary Doctorate from University of Maryland, Baltimore
May 7, 2025
Former Maryland Appointments Secretary Tisha S. Edwards to provide University of Maryland School of Social Work keynote address.
Social Work
New Laws Expand Social Work Reach, Training, and Telehealth
May 5, 2025
Gisele Ferretto, MSW, LCSW-C, director of public affairs at the University of Maryland School of Social Work, analyzes new laws impacting Maryland social workers.
Social Work
Dean Postmus Highlights UMSSW’s Growth and Commitment
March 18, 2025
University of Maryland School of Social Work's State of the School charts progress from 2024 amid uncertain times ahead.
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Social Work Dean Testifies to Reduce Licensing Barrier
February 24, 2025
University of Maryland School of Social Work Dean Judy L. Postmus, PhD, ACSW, and alumni back elimination of entry-level ASWB exams.
Social Work
‘Golden Retriever Energy’ and Teen Mental Health
February 18, 2025
Baltimore City high schoolers define mental health in their own words for University of Maryland School of Social Work study.
Social Work
Perceptions of American Interracial, Interethnic Couples
February 13, 2025
Findings can help social work clinicians who assist families struggling with racial and ethnic identity.
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UMSSW's New Building: Catalyst for Social Work, Campus
October 18, 2024
University of Maryland School of Social Work's new $120M building will transform social work and campus life, fostering community and innovation.
