National Native American Heritage Month 

Native American PhD candidate Erika Salinas aims to improve understanding of tribal sovereignty through a focus on policy, as the U.S. Supreme Court deliberates on the future of the Indian Child Welfare Act.

First-of-its-kind regional veterans study explores new face of veteran needs

The Southern California Veterans Study will survey approximately 3,600 veterans across three counties to geographically pinpoint transition experience and need for additional resources.

Alumnus and Veteran Turned Personal Struggle into Meaningful Career

Charles Stafford, MSW '17, found a brotherhood in the U.S. Marines, but also a major interruption to his sobriety. Today, he is helping others find their way to recovery. 

Research Spotlight

B. K. Elizabeth Kim, assistant professor, is leading BIG:LEAP - the first study of its kind to address income inequality in Los Angeles and the largest guaranteed basic income pilot project in the country - in partnership with the Los Angeles Mayor's Office and the Center for Guaranteed Income Research.
 

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Meet Our Staff

Meet Anna Zaragoza, administrative budget assistant, Virtual Academic Center, who has been a member of our social work family for 5 years. 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The school is dedicated to eliminating racial injustice and promoting an ongoing process of healing and reconciliation to dismantle racism.

Upcoming Events

Join us for Healing from Racial Trauma, December 3, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. PST, with a focus on addressing the impact of anti-blackness on mental health. 3 CEUs available.

Who is Suzanne Dworak-Peck?

Learn about the life and career of the woman affectionately known as the “social worker’s social worker.”