M.C. “Terry” Hokenstad is more than a distinguished academic—he’s a global advocate for social welfare and a pioneer in social work education. With a career spanning over four decades, he has left an enduring impact on social work education and research.
As both a Distinguished University Professor Emeritus at Case Western Reserve University and the Ralph S. and Dorothy P. Schmitt Professor Emeritus at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, Hokenstad has made a global impact. From his roots in Nebraska to pivotal roles at Columbia University and Brandeis University, he has dedicated his life to advancing elder care, cross-national social welfare policies and educational leadership.