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Low-wage, hourly workers struggle with inadequate hours, schedule uncertainty

December 23, 2013

A century ago, low-wage, hourly workers faced long shifts and low hourly pay. Read More

Holidays can be challenging time to deal with grief

December 19, 2013

While the holidays can be filled with joy, they can also be a struggle for people grieving the loss of a loved one. Betty Kramer, a professor in the School of Social Work, says it’s natural to have mixed feelings going into the holiday season. Read More

UW-Madison to offer flexible non-credit certificate

December 10, 2013

The University of Wisconsin–Madison announced last week that it would be joining the University of Wisconsin System’s UW Flexible Option and offer a non-credit certificate in Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (AODA) Counseling. Read More

Student, mother of eight finds balance in a busy life

December 10, 2013

Melissa Guth, like many students, has to strike a balance between being a full-time student with her other commitments. Unlike most other students, Guth’s other main commitment is to her eight kids. Read More

School of Social Work ranked No. 13 in new survey

May 17, 2012

The University of Wisconsin–Madison master’s of Social Work degree program has been ranked among the best in the nation, according to a new survey done by TheBestSchools.org. Read More

Protecting children: New child welfare center finds “what works”

April 5, 2011

A new research center at the University of Wisconsin–Madison promotes child and family well-being through interdisciplinary research and enhanced collaboration and communication among the researchers, policymakers and practitioners seeking best practices in preventing child maltreatment. Read More

Thirteen recently tenured faculty honored with Romnes awards

March 29, 2011

This year’s Romnes Faculty Fellowships recognize a baker’s dozen of talented, up-and-coming faculty from across campus. Read More

Morgridge Center supports initiatives through matching grant program

January 27, 2011

The Morgridge Center for Public Service at the University of Wisconsin–Madison recently awarded 11 matching grants totaling $334,739 to support service learning, community-based research or civic engagement work by UW–Madison faculty and researchers in the areas of education, environment or health. Read More

UW-Madison to take part in national Ethnic Studies Week

October 4, 2010

Students and educators from the University of Wisconsin–Madison will join others from around the nation in celebrating Ethnic Studies Week from Oct. 4-8. Read More

Curiosities: Why does bad driving provoke road rage in otherwise rational people?

October 4, 2010

Road rage, or aggressive driving, is usually rooted in feeling of powerlessness and helplessness, says Darald Hanusa, a senior lecturer in social work at the… Read More

Child welfare training program marks 10 years, expands access

May 12, 2010

Kira Gengler and Megan Jeidy will both get their master's degrees in social work on Sunday, May 16, but they already have something their fellow graduates seek: jobs. Read More

Gassman to receive Distinguished Alumni Award in School of Social Work

March 30, 2010

Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary Roberta Gassman will receive the 2010 Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Social Work in a ceremony Monday, April 12 at the Waisman Center on the UW–Madison campus. Read More

UW-Madison plans tribute to student Adkins

January 20, 2010

Shanica Adkins, the late University of Wisconsin–Madison senior killed in a Dec. 31 auto accident, is being remembered as a kind and passionate young woman who was dedicated to helping others. Read More