ASU Social Work

Help ASU students strengthen the communities we serve! Our School of Social Work students are fundraising for the 5th annual Spring Break Pathways to Global Social Work Program in Hermosillo, Mexico. Donate here:
bit.ly/DonateSSW #CommunityForGood

This Black History Month we honor the impact that Black voices, leadership and experiences have had on social work and justice.

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day by giving back to your community! Click the links below to learn about local volunteer opportunities this weekend! #CommunityForGood

🤝 HandsOn Greater Phoenix: bit.ly/HandsOnMLKEvents
🌟 Valley of the Sun United Way: bit.ly/ValleyOfTheSunMLK

Congratulations to Assistant Professor Shanondora Billiot and Associate Professor Tina Jiwatran-Negron, who will be honored at the Society for Social Work and Research conference as members of the 2026 Class of SSWR Fellows! 🎉

The ASU School of Social Work is now accepting applications for the Presidential Graduate Assistantship Program: Borderlands Scholars! This program supports doctoral students studying health disparities in the Southwest.

📅 Apply by: Dec. 15, 2025
🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/PGAPrograms

Join us for the Phoenix Sun Devil Social! 🌆 The ASU School of Social Work invites alumni, faculty and friends to come together for an evening of connection, celebration and fun as we close out another incredible year. We can’t wait to see you there! 💛

RSVP: bit.ly/PhoenixSunDevilSocial

Sign up for the Free Arts Organization's continuing education training "Movement, Music and the Expressive Therapies Continuum: Using Expressive Arts Interventions to Address Traumatic Stress," to explore how movement and music can help clients heal.

Register: bit.ly/FreeArtsCEU

MSW students - need an iPOS tune-up? 🧰 Join our virtual advising session to make sure you're on track for success! Open to all continuing immersion, ground and online MSW students. bit.ly/iPOSTuneup

November’s a busy month — take a moment to check in! Join fellow BSW online students for a quick Zoom drop-in to connect, ask questions or just say hello.

📅 Next up: Nov. 19 from 5 to 5:30 p.m. MST

Fall 2025 Immersion students! 🌟 Join our virtual advising workshop to map out your classes and practicum hours. The School of Social Work advising team is here to help you start your journey with confidence! bit.ly/iPOSWorkshop

Join us for the Phoenix Sun Devil Social! 🌆 The ASU School of Social Work invites alumni, faculty and friends to come together for an evening of connection, celebration and fun as we close out another incredible year. We can’t wait to see you there! 💛

RSVP: bit.ly/PhoenixSunDevilSocial

The School of Social Work is on the move again! Next stop: Irvine, California, for the 2025 NASW Conference. While we’re there, we’re excited to reconnect with students, faculty and alumni at our mixer. Everyone’s invited so sign up today and join us!

RSVP: bit.ly/DevilsInIrvine

🌟 Registration is open for the 2025 NASW Annual Conference! Join us Nov. 14–15 in Irvine, California. While you’re there, stop by the ASU School of Social Work booth and join us for our alumni and student mixer on Nov. 14!

Register today: cvent.me/LMBMeO

Join us on Nov. 6, 2025, at noon AZ time for Considering Yourself a Mandated Supporter, an initiative of Prevent Child Abuse Arizona and the DCS Office of Prevention. Attendees will receive 1.5 CEU credits.

Explore new perspectives at the next School of Social Work Research Colloquium, “Dismantling Monocentricity in Social Science Research with Multiracial Persons and Families,” presented by Dr. Kelly Jackson.

Attend in person or through Zoom: bit.ly/ColloquiumSSW

Join us on Nov. 6, 2025, at noon AZ time for Considering Yourself a Mandated Supporter, an initiative of Prevent Child Abuse Arizona and the DCS Office of Prevention. Learn how to go beyond mandated reporting and become a “mandated supporter.” Attendees will receive 1.5 CEU credits.

Keep the conversation going! Our next BSW online drop-in is Oct. 23 from noon to 12:30 p.m. MST. 📅

Registration is still open for the Council on Social Work Education’s 71st Annual Conference, Oct. 23–26 in Denver! 🎉 This year’s theme: It’s Time to Act: Championing Disability Justice and Disability Joy in Social Work. Register now: bit.ly/CSWE2025

👟Help unhoused and foster youth by donating your new or gently used shoes! Bring your donations to the UCENT 800 lobby collection box before the end of November and help support your community — one pair at a time!

Join us in welcoming our fall 2025 PhD students! We’re eager to see all they’ll accomplish as they begin their studies at the School of Social Work. 💫

Dr. Manuel Cano, associate professor at the School of Social Work, was featured in The Guardian for his research on teen opioid use and addiction. Read the full story: https://bit.ly/SSWInTheNews

Join our team! The School of Social Work is looking for an assistant to help support our director. Applicants should be organized, dependable and able to work in a fast-paced academic environment. This position offers valuable professional experience in higher education. Apply today: bit.ly/SSWJobs

Happy World Mental Health Day! 💛 ASU offers a variety of mental health resources for students and faculty. Take a moment to check in with yourself and remember, it’s okay to reach out for support.

Learn more about ASU’s mental health resources at bit.ly/SSWMentalHealth #WorldMentalHealthDay

BSW online students - let's connect! 💬 Join our next Zoom drop-in to ask questions, chat with peers or just say hi.

📅 Oct. 15, from 5 to 5:30 p.m. MST

In a recent interview, ASU Professor Dr. Dominique Roe-Sepowitz advocated for better care in teen group homes. "Those places of refuge, those places of healing have to have the infrastructure to keep those children safe," she said.

Watch the full interview here: bit.ly/SSWInTheNews2

The School of Social Work is on the move! We're heading to Denver for the Council on Social Work Education annual conference and hosting a brunch for alumni and students while we're there! Whether you live in Denver, or are just in town, everyone is welcome!

RSVP today! bit.ly/DevilsInDenver

🌿 The ASU School of Social Work was recently acknowledged for its ongoing commitment to the David G. Herrera & Ramon Quiroz Park in Tucson. After adopting the park last year, our students and faculty continue to make a difference through community care and service. Read more: bit.ly/SSWAdoptsPark

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The School of Social Work invites you to join community events across Arizona to raise awareness, support survivors and promote prevention. Learn more: linktr.ee/ASUSocialWork

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Throughout the month, the School of Social Work will be highlighting resources, sharing stories and promoting events that raise awareness and support survivors. Join us as we work together to foster safety, healing and change.

Discover some of the incredible research from the School of Social Work at the upcoming research colloquium, “Risk-Informed Collaborative Interventions for Intimate Partner Violence,” presented by Dr. Jill Messing.

📅 Thursday, Oct. 2
⏰ Noon to 1 p.m.
📍UCENT 822A

Register today: bit.ly/SSWResearch