
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.

Through her research into moral distress, workplace justice and worker well-being, Associate Professor Amy He is helping to improve the U.S. child welfare system.

Associate Professor Ramona Beltrán helped create a data-driven, community-designed film project on display at the Denver Art Museum. The film explores Denver’s diverse cultural landscape.

Three GSSW profs. were recognized at the 2025 SSWR conference. Heather Taussig was named an AASWSW Fellow, Marquisha Lawrence Scott received the GADE award for early career achievement, and Rachel Forbes received a best book honorable mention.

A generous new gift from Beth and Dan Whittemore (BSBA ’63, JD ’72) will provide scholarship support for Native American MSW students who are members of a federally recognized tribe.

Mr. Youlon D. Savage, MSW ’64, expanded community-based mental health care throughout Colorado. The beloved GSSW alumnus died in December 2024 at age 96.

For the past decade, a popular international course has taken MSW students to South Africa to explore social justice and social work.