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Navigating the career lifecycle can be challenging for soon-to-be-graduates and seasoned professionals alike. Whether it’s securing a first job, moving to a new one or rising in the ranks at the same organization, the question “Where do I start?” can feel overwhelming.  

When Suzanne Wenzel, interim dean of the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, was informed that she had been elected a Fellow of the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare (AASWSW), she was humbled.

Support from the National Institute on Aging and others helps early career researchers connect with mentors, community funding opportunities and resources.

Some days while caring for her elderly parents with Alzheimer’s disease, Mico Borders had a hard time getting out of bed.

“Every day was daunting,” she said. Not knowing what to expect each day as the disease progressed added to the stress.

Karen Lincoln, associate professor at the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, has been recognized with a national award and named to a state subcommittee on aging research.

Two decades ago, Steve Kim, MSW ’06, turned his life around. Thanks to the intervention of people who helped him envision a life beyond what he calls the worst mistakes of his life, he’s been paying it forward ever since.

Doctorate of Social Work student Deborah Villanueva saw the gaps in support and programs for the Native American youth population she works with daily at the American Indian Counseling Center in Cerritos, California. So she decided to do something about it.

Affirmative approaches to social work validate LGBTQ clients’ identities and help to create an inclusive space for all.

Social workers dedicate their lives to serving others, improving the wellbeing of individuals and communities across the globe on a daily basis. Committing this level of emotional commitment and energy to others is no easy task, and as such, social work has one of the highest rates of burnout, marked by physical, emotional and mental exhaustion.¹

Assistant Professor Robynn Cox explains how the U.S. can mitigate high rates of recidivism with the help of social support services that foster greater economic stability.

The U.S. has seen multiple mass violence events perpetrated by military veterans: Thousand Oaks, California; Dallas, Texas; Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Charlottesville, Virginia. Understanding the factors that lead to these terrifying events—and why members of the military may be susceptible to extremist beliefs—may help prevent future violence by veterans and others.