Pitt Social Work

Allegheny County Government DHS has honored Dr. Yodit Betru for Black History Month. In their "Equity Corner," DHS celebrates "the work of Dr. Yodit Betru, DSW, LCSW, a local expert whose dedication to social work and trauma-informed care is driving meaningful change in Pittsburgh. ow.ly/wRQ050V5ucB

Pitt Bachelor's in Social Work Info Session! Join BASW Program Director Dr. Toya Jones to learn about the program! Feb 19, 2025 5:00pm. Register here: ow.ly/xjYA50UU3Nl

Advocacy in Social Work trainings! This series of trainings will help social work students across all programs learn advocacy skills. Feb 17/24 and March 10/17 4:30-6 2017 CL. Register here: ow.ly/52oX50URpgl

Dr. Nev Jones @viscidula.bsky.social will be part of this Mental Health Policy Roundtable. Register: bit.ly/NoResearchWi...

Antipsychotic medications have proven effective for many people with schizophrenia. But Shaun Eack wants to go beyond medication. How his team is pioneering new combinations of treatments to change the standard of care. pittresearchannualreport.com/healthspan/b... #PittResearch

Professors Sara Goodkind and Jeff Shook spoke with the NASW magazine Social Work Advocates about juvenile justice. ow.ly/YSaq50UNWST

‘Our work is far from over’: Pitt hosts first National Day of Racial Healing event Pitt’s Center on Race and Social Problems (CRSP) hosted its first National Day of Racial Healing event on Tuesday, Jan. 21. Faculty and students engaged in conversations about the racial and political...

The Center on Race & Social Problems invited students, faculty & community members to engage in dialogue and reflect on the joint steps needed to foster racial healing in America’s politically diverse climate. ow.ly/aaMx50UNWxi

TONIGHT! Learn about all of the available MSW Fellowships at our Virtual Information Session Webinar, Thursday January 9, 2025. 6:00pm-7:15pm. Register here: ow.ly/Q9mG50Us9PQ

Celebrate Pongal, the ancient Tamil harvest festival, with us. Come explore Linguistic and Cultural Diversity, and hear from our diverse Tamil community. All are Welcome! Registration by January 20, via this form, is encouraged: ow.ly/iQ1s50UCxjx

Congratulations! Assoc Prof Nev Jones @viscidula.bsky.social has been elected to the National Academy of Social Insurance NASI, "election to membership in the Academy is considered one of the highest honors that can be accorded to a social insurance professional."

Would you like to do some holiday shopping while also supporting Pitt School of Social Work students and alumni? Please check out our 2024 holiday gift guide to find some unique products that are created by our SSW community! www.socialwork.pitt.edu/news/2024-ho...

2025 AAPI Mental Health Symposium Call for Presenters
We invite you to submit abstracts for the 2025 AAPI symposium which provides an opportunity to showcase innovative research, share valuable insights & foster collaboration. Deadline: December 30, 2024. ow.ly/1yWS50UrUOl

This social scientist turned entrepreneur supports Black parents with an innovative program Parenting doesn’t come with a manual, but it does come with community, thanks to James Huguley.

Pitt Social Work associate professor James Huguley has transformed his scholarly work on race and human development into Parent Heart Inc., an evidence-based company supporting African American parents. ow.ly/gjJf50Uj2wV

Learn about the Pitt School of Social Work MSW Program! Thursday, December 19, 2024. 6:00pm-7:15pm. Register here: ow.ly/gySa50Ub5cq

Virtual Fellowship Information Session. December 3, 2024. 4-5pm. Learn about fellowship opportunities for the 2025/2026 academic year. Get information on the Behavioral Health Scholars Program for graduating MSW students. Register here: ow.ly/wWKp50UeVmF

Are you a Pitt Social Work student or alumni who makes or sells products? If so, please let us know! We are creating a Pitt Social Work Holiday Gift Guide and would like to support our Pitt Social Work community. Send information to shm87@pitt.edu by December 2, 2024.

TODAY! Trans Day of Remembrance. November 20th, 5:30pm to 8:30pm, WPU Patio to SisTers PGH
Meet in front of WPU at 5:30 to walk to the bus stop in front of Barco Law Building. Ride the 61B bus to SisTers PGH to join their observance of Trans Day of Remembrance.

Pitt’s first signing day for startups celebrated a milestone for researcher-entrepreneurs Five new companies founded by Pitt researchers aim to improve wound care, cancer immunotherapy, chronic pain care and more.

At a Nov. 7 signing day event on campus recognized Pitt Social Work Associate Professor James Huguley- a Pitt innovator who recently spun off a company to support Black parents. ow.ly/TmOX50U99gA #socialwork

The University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work is happy to be joining Blue Sky! Visit us online at www.socialwork.pitt.edu to learn more about program and research.