As 2025 comes to a close, we celebrate a year of innovation, impact and national recognition at GSSW. From new academic offerings to transformative research and generous community support, there is much to be proud of.
GSSW reflects on major milestones and celebrates accomplishments from the 2025 calendar year.
Our distinguished faculty are at the forefront of social work scholarship, producing impactful research that shapes the field and addresses pressing social issues. This page highlights their recent publications, offering a glimpse into the diverse range of topics our faculty explore—from community mental health and social justice to policy analysis and clinical practice.
Western Colorado MSW Program alumna Yesenia Silva Estrada, MSW ’17, shares her perspective on the role of social work in cultivating critical hope.
GSSW faculty and staff are recognized for their work advancing social work research, education, and practice.
Professor Johnny Kim has published a new training manual for solution-focused brief therapy with families.
As senior grant administrator, recent retiree Patty Schroeder supported GSSW’s expansive research portfolio.
