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Ralph Fertig

In Memoriam

In Memoriam: Ralph Fertig, Noted Civil Rights Activist and Social Work Professor

April 04, 2019 / Lynn Lipinski

Adrian Reveles

Students

From Convicted Gang Member to Community Activist

April 05, 2019

Alcoholism

Research

How to Know if You Have a Problem with Alcohol—and How to Get Help

April 17, 2019

Nurse LGBT health

Practice

Bridging the LGBT Health Care Gap

March 25, 2019

old hand

Opinion

HHS must act boldly to help African-Americans fight Alzheimer’s disease

March 21, 2019 / Karen D. Lincoln

Davis and Barr

Research

Mindfulness Could Be a Key to Recovering From Substance Abuse, USC Experts Say

March 20, 2019 / Eric Lindberg

Social Work PhD

Students

Should I Pursue a PhD in Social Work?

March 13, 2019

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Research

Advancing Military Research Through International Collaboration

July 09, 2019

Mario Espitia

Students

DSW Candidate Improves the Patient Experience Through Palliative Care

July 02, 2019

Nicholas Barr

Alumni
Research

How One PhD is Combatting Trauma Through Mindfulness

July 02, 2019

wellness yoga

Practice

How Social Workers Can Prioritize Self-Care in High-Stress Working Environments

June 25, 2019

Alexandra Savage

Alumni

Meet the Newly Minted MSWs Dedicating Their Lives to Military Social Work

June 21, 2019

Cary Klemmer

Students
Research

Social Work PhD Candidate Combats Violence Against LGBTQ Youth in Schools

June 12, 2019

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Expert Faculty

Karen Lincoln speaking on panel

Karen Lincoln Associate Professor Senior Scientist, Edward R. Roybal Institute On Aging

David Schonfeld

David Schonfeld Professor of Practice Social Work and Pediatrics Director, National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement

Suzanne Wenzel Professor Richard M. and Ann L. Thor Professor in Urban Social Development

Ben Henwood speaking outside

Ben Henwood Assistant Professor Department of Adults and Healthy Aging

Maria Aranda Associate Professor Executive Director, Edward R. Roybal Institute on Aging

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Ashley Rhodes-Courter

Former foster child and MSW graduate shares her inspiring journey

Ashley Rhodes-Courter, MSW ‘12, has charted an incredible journey from a childhood spent in foster care to a career dedicated to advocacy. She holds a deep understanding of the unique challenges facing foster kids — and how best to help them.