Inaugural fellowship takes students to D.C.
Hands-on experience is essential to social work education. It reinforces the material taught in the classroom and provides opportunities for students to apply and practice what they have learned. The Virginia Commonwealth University School of Social Work recognizes the importance of experience in education and is dedicated to not only providing opportunities for student experience but increasing […]
B.S.W. students recognized at national conference
Recently at a national conference, three Virginia Commonwealth University School of Social Work B.S.W. students were recognized for their social work prowess, entrepreneurship and leadership abilities.
NACADA recognizes school Director of Student Success
School of Social Work Director of Student Success, Kim Flournoy DiJoseph, has been recognized by the National Academic Advising Association by being awarded the Region 2 Academic Administrator Certificate of Merit. DiJoseph joined the school in 2012 and was tasked with developing an office to provide direct student support and Since then, the Office of Student […]
M.S.W. student, Sara Tolentino receives, the M.S.W. Distance Education Scholarship
Congratulation M.S.W. Distance Education Scholarship recipient M.S.W. Sara Tolentino. Sara is one of three recipients this year to receive the DE scholarship. This scholarship was established to assist part-time M.S.W students in the Distance Education Program who exhibits academic excellence and potential leadership in the profession. Sara has continued to learn and grow and though […]
Students go to D.C. to engage policymakers
Congratulations to Virginia Commonwealth University School of Social Work inaugural B.S.W. Federal Policy Fellows. The B.S.W. Federal Policy Fellow is an undergraduate student opportunity designed specifically to provide hands-on experience for B.S.W. juniors and seniors interested in shaping of federal policy. The fellows will accompany fellowship organizers and school faculty members, Matt Bogenschutz, Ph.D. and […]
School faculty member inducted into SSWR Fellowship Program
Sara Kye Price, Ph.D., associate professor in the VCU School of Social Work, was recognized for contributions to the Society for Social Work and Research and inducted into the SSWR Fellowship Program during the 19th annual conference. The SSWR Fellowship was established to honor and to recognize current SSWR members for their individual accomplishments, leadership and contribution […]
VCU faculty member appointed to chair the CSWE Commission on Research
Kia J. Bentley, Ph.D., professor in the VCU School of Social Work, has been appointed as chair of the Commission on Research. The Commission on Research is the focal point for education research in the Council on Social Work Education. The Commissions provides leadership for developing policy positions and promote social work education-based research that […]
School alumna received the Deborah K. Padgett Early Career Achievement Award
Congratulations to VCU School of Social Work Ph.D. program alumna, Trenette Clark, Ph.D., for being awarded the Deborah K. Padgett Early Career Achievement Award at the Society for Social Work and Research 19th Annual Conference. The Deborah K. Padgett Early Career Achievement Award recognizes individuals who, in their early careers, have exhibited innovative work and are making […]
School faculty member will be recognized at SSWR 19th Annual Conference
Congratulations to VCU School of Social Work faculty member, Sunny Shin, Ph.D. for being awarded the 2015 Society for Social Work and Research Excellence in Research Award for his article entitled “Exposure to childhood neglect and physical abuse and developmental trajectories of heavy episodic drinking from early adolescence into young adulthood.” Join colleagues and friend for the award […]
M.S.W. student Mackenzie Waters receives Anne Fischer Scholarship
Congratulations to M.S.W. student Mackenzie Waters. Mackenzie is the recipient of the 2014-2015 Anne Fischer Scholarship. This scholarship was established through a gift from Anne Fischer (M.S.W. ’47) a former caseworker with a long history of social work practice in the Richmond, Virginia area. Mackenzie Waters is currently enrolled in as an advance standing student […]