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.
In April, we celebrate award-winning faculty, innovative research, and the launch of a first-of-its-kind MSW certificate advancing ecological justice and community well-being.
Professor of the Practice Rachel Forbes talks about the growing field of ecosocial work and the role social workers can play as climate change intensifies.
In this blog, GSSW and Butler Institute for Families' Director of Grants Administration Alex Stuart shares her interactive approach to learning the expense allowability requirements of Title 2 part 200 of the Code of Federal Regulations (also known as 2 CFR 200 or the Uniform Administrative Requirements). It’s a fun way for anyone working on or managing a grant-funded project to learn important fiscal facts.
A study led by the Institute for Human-Animal Connection is uncovering links between the psychological and physiological effects of service dogs on veterans with PTSD, offering new insights into treatment and post-traumatic growth.
A continuing education certificate program like IHAC’s Animals and Human Health certificate can be a useful steppingstone before committing to a graduate degree program. Sarah Szuchman completed the AHH certificate in early 2025 prior to starting her Master of Social Work degree at the University of Denver’s Graduate School of Social Work. Sarah has had a lifelong passion for animals and the AHH certificate helped Sarah to see what could be possible with human-animal interactions in a professional setting.
A new MSW Certificate in Mental Health for Ecological Resilience and Adaptation will prepare students to address the mental health effects of converging global ecological and social crises.
GSSW faculty are recognized for their work advancing social work research, education, and practice.
