
GSSW alumna Charmaine Brittain, MSW ’91, has retired after 20 years at the Butler Institute for Families, where she helped to transform child welfare systems nationwide.

New textbook by Professor Nicole Nicotera and retired Associate Professor Julie Anne Laser details use of experiential therapy and mindfulness as therapeutic approaches for diverse clients.

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.

At its recent State of the School event, GSSW celebrated successes and milestones from the past academic year.

The Graduate School of Social Work’s 2025 MSW student award winners represent exemplary social work scholarship, service and practice.

GSSW staff and faculty are honored for exceptional teaching, scholarship and service.

2025 MSW grad Maxine Metzger aims to improve programs and policymaking by leveraging research and storytelling.

MSW student Maya Barrientos’s career plans include supporting marginalized students pursuing higher education.