USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
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Ben Henwood Appointed Director of HPRI
The Homlessness Policy Research Institute (HPRI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ben Henwood as its new director, effective July 1. HPRI will be jointly operated and managed by USC Social Work and USC Price.
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2024 Homeless Count Report Released
Data collected during the 2024 Homeless Count by USC Social Work in partnership with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) is released, finding an overall reduction for the first time since 2018.
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The A-Team
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Alumna found welcoming community at USC
Christina Munguia, MSW '21, one of the first openly transgender alumni of USC Social Work, credits her graduate school journey among the best experiences of her life.
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Nursing faculty receives fellowship
Tracie Kirkland, associate teaching professor for the Master of Science in Nursing program, selected as a 2024 Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.
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Events Spotlight
Calling all fall 2024 incoming students! Join us for USConnect, a community building event and resource fair on August 22. A great opportunity to meet the dean, your fellow classmates, faculty and staff, and learn what resources are available for a successful start to your educational journey! RSVP by August 14.
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The school is dedicated to eliminating racial injustice and promoting an ongoing process of healing and reconciliation to dismantle racism.
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Who is Suzanne Dworak-Peck?
Learn about the life and career of the woman affectionately known as the “social worker’s social worker.”
How can I learn more about the MSW?
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Our Heroes In Social Work
Richard Kluckow, DSW '18, is harnessing data to effect change as a supervisory statistician in the Bureau of Justice Statistics at the U.S. Department of Justice. He is part of a team that collects and analyzes data from current and formerly incarcerated populations which helps frame the agendas of policymakers to make improvements in the system.
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