Supporting a long-term connection
Bev Koerin, Ph.D., (B.S. ’69; M.S.W. ’74) attended Westhampton College, now part of the University of Richmond, for two years but, because she was drawn to social work, she transferred to Richmond Professional Institute. “I knew I wanted to go into this field that I wasn’t even really clear on,” she says. Once established at […]
Welcome to the school’s first Director of Communications
The Virginia Commonwealth University School of Social Work would like to welcome Adam Caldwell. Since last year, Adam has been working, on appointment, with the school’s administration to develop communication strategies. We are excited to announce that he will be joining the team full-time as the school’s inaugural Director of Communications. Adam is an alum of […]
Welcome Yeimarie Lopez to the Office of Student Success
The Virginia Commonwealth University School of Social Work welcomes a new member of the student success team. Yeimarie Lopez, M.S.W. joins the school’s Office of Student Success as the Student Engagement Coordinator. Yeimarie earned her B.S.W. from VCU and her M.S.W. from the University of Michigan. While pursuing her degrees, Yeimarie worked closely with prospective […]
B.S.W. student, Amy Malloy, receives the Cesare and Ida Sclarandis Scholarship
Congratulations to Amy Malloy. She is another one of the 2014 recipients of the Cesare and Ida Sclarandis Scholarship. The Virginia Commonwealth University School of Social Work and alumna Aubrey Sclarandis jointly created this award to honor Aubrey’s grandparents, Cesare and Ida Sclarandis. The purpose of this award is to support the pursuit of culturally enriching […]
Faculty spotlight: Nicole “Nicki” Lee, Ph.D.
Nicole “Nicki” Lee, Ph.D., is an assistant professor in teaching at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Social Work. She has been with the school for many years learning from others and teaching future social workers. Her kind demeanor and fun loving attitude keep students coming back for more. Her classes are often among the […]
New CSWE appointment
Congratulations to Sarah Kye Price, Ph.D., associate professor of social work at Virginia Commonwealth University, for her recent appointment to the CSWE council on the Role and Status of Women in Social Work Education. The Council on the Role and Status of Women in Social Work Education is a council of the Commission on Diversity and Social […]
M.S.W. student, Analise Adams, receives the Cesare and Ida Sclarandis Scholarship
Congratulations to Analise Adams, another of this year’s Cesare and Ida Sclarandis Scholarship recipients. The Virginia Commonwealth University School of Social Work and alumna Aubrey Sclarandis jointly created this award to honor Aubrey’s grandparents, Cesare and Ida Sclarandis. The purpose of this award is to support the pursuit of culturally enriching learning experiences that will […]