Stories tagged with: Department of Social Work

Grace Moore
Student Success

Ohio University Eastern senior advocates for women, communities through social work

March 20, 2026 4 min

Ohio University Eastern senior Grace Moore has built her college experience around advocacy, community engagement and a passion for helping others.
Justin Starkey
Student Success

Justin Starkey finds purpose in social work at OHIO Chillicothe

March 10, 2026 3 min

For Ohio University Chillicothe junior social work major Justin Starkey, choosing to return to college at age 44 was more than a new chapter; it was a turning point.
Phillip Howard visits with an elephant
Student Succes

Phillip Howard finds his next career path at Ohio University Chillicothe

March 3, 2026 5 min

When Phillip Howard first stepped onto the Ohio University Chillicothe campus, he was not seeking a life‑changing experience. He simply wanted what he calls “a piece of paper.”

Aubrey Erbach
Student Success

OHIO Eastern student begins career with child protective services after returning to college

March 3, 2026 3 min

After stepping away from college for eight years, Aubrey Erbach returned to Ohio University Eastern to pursue a calling to social work inspired early in her marriage.

Students and community members visit tables and talk with representative at the Social Work Resource Fair at Ohio University Lancaster
OHIO Events

Ohio University Lancaster to host third annual Social Work Resource Fair

February 24, 2026 4 min

Ohio University Lancaster will host its third annual Social Work Resource Fair on Wednesday, March 4, in Brasee Hall’s North Lobby and Wilkes Gallery, located at 1570 Granville Pike in Lancaster.
A male and female walking next to each other walking down a sidewalk, outside the rear entrance to Ohio University Eastern Shannon Hall
OHIO Events

Ohio University Eastern to host free community social work event March 5

February 19, 2026 2 min

The free, community-focused event will feature a continuing education presentation, an agency fair and a panel discussion highlighting regional social work professionals.
Zanesville Social Work
OHIO Events

Learn more about a day in the life of a social worker at OHIO Zanesville on March 2

February 19, 2026 8 min

OHIO Zanesville is hosting the annual Day in the Life of a Social Worker program. The event will take place at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 2 in the Elson Hall Auditorium.
Community Health Worker graduates 2025
Community Health Workers

Community Health Workers bridge gaps in care across Ohio

February 5, 2026 6 min

Community Health Workers are emerging as vital connectors between healthcare systems and Ohio’s diverse communities, addressing barriers like transportation, language access and trust that shape health outcomes. Through Ohio University’s expanding CHW training program, hundreds of graduates are using lived experience and cultural understanding to reduce health disparities and strengthen care across the state.
woman sitting in a chair in an office talking to a counselor
Master's in Social Work

Preparing tomorrow’s clinical social workers: How Ohio University’s online MSW program equips you for practice

January 9, 2026 7 min

Ohio University’s online Master of Social Work program prepares students for clinical practice through flexible coursework, hands-on field experience, and expert support.
Ethan Clark
Student Success

Field placement prepares OHIO Chillicothe student for social work career

December 19, 2025 5 min

Ethan Clark’s desire to serve others led him to pursue a degree in social work at Ohio University Chillicothe. Now, as he completes his senior practicum, Clark is turning his passion for helping others into a profession.

Woman speaks to seated crowd from podium
Community Partners

Regional campuses celebrate partners

October 28, 2025 4 min

Ohio University recognized several community partners recently for their unique, place-based collaborations that support students and strengthen local communities.
a bearded professor wearing a hat and glasses shows a leaf specimen to a young student wearing a hoodie
Faculty News

New Faculty to Fuel Research

October 13, 2025 7 min

Meet the 12 faculty who joined Ohio University this fall to help inform its research future.
Student with glasses in front of waterfall with backpack
Study Abroad

Study abroad builds leadership, confidence for OHIO student in Panama

October 3, 2025 6 min

Social work student Caleb Buck traveled from Zanesville to Panama with help from the Gilman Scholarship, expanding his worldview and career possibilities.
OHIO Zanesville students pose for a photo while working at the Christ's Table organization
Community Impact

OHIO to present Outstanding Community Partner Award to Christ’s Table organization

September 11, 2025 5 min

This honor recognizes community partners engaged in exemplary collaborative work with Ohio University’s Center for Community Impact that fosters resilient communities and life-long engaged citizens.
An adult works with a student during a counseling or social work session at a school
Career Opportunities

How to become a social worker

September 3, 2025 5 min

Find out how to become a social worker, from choosing the right degree to meeting licensure requirements and starting your career.
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