When you think of a social worker, you probably envision a compassionate professional, tirelessly assisting those in need through all kinds of hardship. And you […]
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Posts explore social work topics at Wheelock College and beyond. Social workers are committed to the alleviation of poverty and oppression, the promotion of human rights and social justice, and the development of individuals, families, groups, and communities. Wheelock’s undergraduate and graduate social work programs are grounded in effecting positive social change.
Namibia, HIV, and Social Work: One Alumna’s Journey
An Interview with Heather Ross, Wheelock Alumni 2004, Masters of Social Work A background of Namibia: “Namibia is located in southwestern Africa and its name […]
Read More…Shante Leathers ’17: Helping Prevent Gun Violence
Shante Leathers ’17 is on a mission to empower women to take a stand against gun violence. Shante is part of an organization called Operation LIPSTICK […]
Read More…BSW Student Shante Leathers Volunteers to Empower Women
Meet Shante Leathers, a senior in the BSW program at Wheelock who has received recognition in People Magazine for her nonprofit work with Operation LIPSTICK. […]
Read More…Unhappy with the 2016 Election Results? Here Are Some Suggestions.
If you truly believe that this nation is setting off on the wrong track, you have work to do—work that should begin right away and continue as long as you live in this country.
Read More…Through Her Eyes Conference
Attention all members of the Social Work program: Center for Human Development’s annual Through Her Eyes Conference will be held on Friday, October 21st at […]
Read More…An Interview with Nicole Navega
An interview with Nicole Navega, the Social Work Department’s newest half-time faculty member. Where are you from originally and where did you attend college? I […]
Read More…Wheelock@Worcester Students Graduate
There is a whole new cohort of MSW graduates in Central Massachusetts as Wheelock’s off campus program Wheelock@Worcester graduated its second class. Twenty-one students finished […]
Read More…Alumni Spotlight: Matthew Mullins
Matthew Mullins BSW, MSW Class of 2014 Matthew Mullins, a graduate BSW and MSW alumnus of Wheelock College class of 2014, is living the Wheelock […]
Read More…Learn how to Build a Culture of Evaluation from Wheelock Alumna Amanda Babine
Amanda Babine, Wheelock College BSW alumna, is currently the Director of Evaluate for Change, a company that trains organizations to build the capacity of the […]
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