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Students
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Danny Hernandez ’09, MSW ’12, knows what it means to be a Trojan. He has been an undergraduate, a master’s student, a doctoral student, an alumnus, an enthusiastic supporter and an employee at institutions that hire USC alumni.
So he is uniquely positioned to bring his impressive qualifications and his Trojan spirit to a new role—senior director of student life at the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work.
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How can social work help veterans who are suffering from mental health issues? One USC MSW graduate seeks to answer that question.
As a Marine, Dexter Egleston, MSW ‘17, is intimately acquainted with the mental health needs of veterans. A recent graduate from the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, he spoke with us about his journey to his Master of Social Work and his post-graduation ambitions.
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Memorial Day was established after the Civil War to honor those who had died while in military service. It is observed each year on the last Monday of May. While non-military families often see Memorial Day as the first celebration of summer, those connected to the military are likely to see it differently.
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The Class of 2017 was privileged to have Suzanne Dworak-Peck deliver the keynote speech at its commencement on May 12. Dworak-Peck, whose name will forever be intertwined with social work and nursing at USC, bestowed some wisdom from her three decades of dedication and service as a professional social work practitioner.
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Wendy Smith, a clinical psychotherapist, associate professor and dean at USC, has been a long-time advocate for young adults transitioning out of the foster care system.
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For Mental Health Awareness Month, treat your mind and body with these 10 simple, relaxing activities.
Whether precipitated by school, work or personal relationships, stress is nearly ubiquitous to the day-to-day of adult life. While a very low level of stress may contribute to your productivity, letting it build up can wreak havoc on your mental and physical health, exposing you to a host of complications that are easily preventable.
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Pineda walks us through the ins and outs of this initiative to ensure military children experience seamless academic transitions.
Too often, the sacrifices and obstacles of military children go unrecognized. These children move with their families every one to three years on average, and are likely to attend anywhere from six to nine schools between kindergarten and their senior year of high school.
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This year, the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work will graduate nearly 900 students. Among those participating in Commencement on May 12, 2017, are Delphie Morales, Sophay Duch, Dexter Egleston and Janice Boafo. Each has a different story to tell, but they are ones that allow them to better connect with the vulnerable populations they will be helping as professional social workers.
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In honor of National Nurses Week May 6-12, we take a look at what a day in the life of a nurse practitioner is truly like.
For Michele Kolostian, RN, MSN, GNP-BC, no two days are exactly the same. As with many nurse practitioners, each shift comes with its own unique challenges and rewards. In honor of National Nurses Week, Kolostian graciously took time to speak with us, providing a glimpse of a typical day in the life of a nurse practitioner.
USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work: What is your educational and professional background?
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National Nurses Week kicks off with National Nurses Day on May 6th. We’ve compiled a list of ways to celebrate these dedicated professionals.
First instituted in 1953, National Nurses Week celebrates the contributions that nurses have made for the medical profession, and encourages us to recognize and appreciate nurses and nursing students for their tireless work.
Whether you want to put a smile on a colleague’s face or advocate for nurses’ rights across the nation, here are seven different ways that you can honor National Nurses Week.