Social Work Five: Five Questions for Mason Beckhom
Mason Beckhom is featured in this edition of Social Work Five!
COSW Interim Dean Earns Lifetime Achievement Award
Recipients are chosen for their advancement of the nephrology social work profession and improving the lives of kidney patients and family through research, presentations and programming development.
Social Work Five: Five questions with MSW student Willie Lee Cook
Hear from MSW student Willie Lee Cook in the next installment of Social Work Five
Kristen Seay named a 2022 Breakthrough Star
The award recognizes exceptional junior faculty who excel in outstanding research and demonstrate scholarly activity. Winners must be relatively early in their career and demonstrate considerable contributions to their research fields.
Social Work Five: Five Questions with Student Kevin Rivera
Hear from our new COSW Student Senator, Kevin Rivera
Kim focuses on underemployment for vulnerable workers
Kim's grant funds an 18-month study titled "Underemployment in the U.S.: Its Distribution and Effects on Workers". As a co-principal investigator Kim will research with principal investigator Lonnie Golden, a professor of economics at Penn State Abington.
Browne awarded rank of Professor
The College of Social Work's Interim Dean Teri Browne has been awarded the rank of Professor.
One Alum's Story of Transforming to a Social Work Career and Positively Influencing Students and Families
Colin Bauer was a musical performance major in college. But experiences at a summer camp for inner city youth and with the Peace Corps helped transform his life and career aspirations.
A Passion for Social Work Leads One Student to Share Her Advocacy and Understanding of Social Issues
Hannah Buckner's knowledge of the social work field, advocacy and experiences have combined to give her a passion for listening and helping others by utilizing her talents and gifts.
Alum Combines Social Work, Biology, Teaching and Mentoring in Her Job
Tamara Savage may not have initially studied or started her professional career in social work. But she now incorporates all her interests in an academic setting, while mentoring students who feel they have nowhere to turn for help.
Browne Named Interim Dean
Associate Dean of Faculty and Research Teri Browne has been named interim dean of the College of Social Work, effective August 1.
Looking Back on a Career of Service to Others and Transforming Lives and Communities
Recently retired alum Virginia White, MSW '94, spent more than two decades bringing together professionals and organizations to address the needs of the perinatal community, bring more awareness to services and resources, and helping clients become change agents in their community.
Roth Continues Research on How School Social Workers Can Help Eliminate Barriers for Immigrant Students
Over the last two years, Associate Professor Ben Roth has studied how school social workers can advocate for immigrant students and their families to eliminate barriers to equity.
School Social Workers Win Field Instructor of the Year Awards
The College of Social Work recently recognized two field instructors for their work and dedication to students' success as part of the field education practicum.
Ph.D. Student Wins Graduate Student Trustee Fellowship
Agnes Nzomene Kahouo Foda reflected on how her personal immigration experiences influenced her decision to pursue a doctoral degree. These experiences and research goals helped her earn a trustee fellowship from the university.
Master of Social Work Class of 2021
The College of Social Work would like to recognize and congratulate each graduate of the MSW class of 2021.
Bachelor of Social Work Class of 2021
The College of Social Work would like to recognize and congratulate each graduate of the BSW class of 2021.
Seeing Struggles as a Benefit Pushes One BSW Student Toward Achieving Her Goals
While challenges and difficulties may stop some individuals from reaching their goals, Mysticka Robinson has used her struggles as motivation. Enduring more than most students, she is now only days away from receiving her Bachelor of Social Work degree.
MSW Spotlight: Emily Zona
Emily Zona believes her own mental health struggles can better help her clients. As she prepares to begin her social work career in a psychiatric program, Zona discusses some aspects of mental health, including the impact of COVID-19 and how it is perceived by society.
Childhood Trauma Motivates One MSW Student to Pursue a Social Work Career
Mallorie Moore has overcome several obstacles and challenges in her life. As someone who did not have the best experiences with the child welfare system, she is looking forward to advocating and making a positive impact in the lives of others.
Studying Law in Colombia; Discovering Social Work in Columbia
Daniela Salazar Restrepo's studies and experiences in law and human rights have been helpful during her time at the College of Social Work. She has also learned how aspects of social work and law can work together to solve problems and improve the lives of individuals and families.
BSW Award Winner: Whitney Garland
Whitney Garland has overcome her share of obstacles during her four years at South Carolina. But those struggles have made her a stronger person and led her to become a mental health advocate around campus through actions and productive discussions.
BSW Award Winner: Tamiah Anderson
Tamiah Anderson's leadership and excellence in the classroom and at her field placement are two qualities that make her an ideal representative of the Bachelor of Social Work program.
BSW Award Winner: Jenna Cameron
Jenna Cameron has been active in improving the lives of fellow students, serving others, and participating in community service projects throughout the UofSC campus.
MSW Student Desires to Help Women by Utilizing Obstetric Counseling
Emily VanWiel's undergraduate degree in communications studies has been beneficial in her social work education. It has been especially helpful at her field placement in a labor and delivery unit where she works with clients from different social and economic situations.