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Graduating Student Spotlight: Damilola Ayetan
April 29, 2025Damilola Ayetan has discovered that taking time to truly understand a client's story—not just their immediate needs but their whole journey—leads to more effective…
Student Spotlight: Kamarea Valentine
April 24, 2025Kamarea Valentine is an undergraduate student majoring in psychology and cognitive science, with minors in social justice and Spanish. They're also getting a…
Spartan Showcase: Ndidiamaka Ani
March 31, 2025Ndidiamaka Ani’s studies and work in social work are rooted in personal experience. Growing up as one of five children born to a single mother in Nigeria, Ani…
A day in the life: Two social work students walk us through their typical days
March 24, 2025Social workers play a vital role in supporting those in need and addressing challenges to foster stronger, more resilient communities. In recognition of their…
MSW student Shyanne Urban reflects on spring break in Poland
March 20, 2025For some Case Western Reserve University students, last week’s spring break wasn’t a pause in their studies, but an opportunity to continue their educational…
Student Spotlight: Bernard Kwadwo Oteng
March 07, 2025Bernard Kwadwo Oteng has learned in his field placement that different people can have different perspectives on a particular issue/problem, and it's important to…
Action magazine: A fellowship and legacy of change leaders
March 01, 2025Aspiring social workers follow in the footsteps of civil rights leader and former professor
Action magazine: Targeting trauma
February 28, 2025How the Center on Trauma and Adversity is pioneering new approaches that nurture healing and resilience—in classrooms, on campus and in communities across the…
PhD student Meechie Poston to present at National Organization of Forensic Social Work’s upcoming conference
February 07, 2025Meechie Poston, a PhD student in social welfare, will present their poster at the 41st annual National Organization of Forensic Social Work (NOFSW) annual…
5 questions with... Christian McDaniel, MSW student and member of the CWRU Men's Basketball team
January 24, 2025Splitting his time between the court and the classroom, Christian McDaniel is a graduate student-athlete chasing victories in both basketball and social work,…