Stories tagged with: Department of Social Work

Return to work with purpose: Online master's in social work

November 6, 2023 Ready to re-enter the workforce with a renewed sense of purpose? Our online master's in social work program offers a comprehensive curriculum that prepares you to tackle social challenges head-on. Update your skill set, gain practical experience, and make a meaningful difference in your community. Rediscover your professional calling today!

Make a difference: Transition to social work with an online master's degree

October 20, 2023 In a world where career transition is often driven by profit and individual success, social work stands apart as a dedicated space for those looking to create real, tangible change in the lives of individuals and underserved populations. 

Mackenzie Shultz chosen as the OHIO Eastern Student Resource Center coordinator

August 22, 2023 Mackenzie Shultz was recently named Ohio Campus Compact, AmeriCorps volunteer for the 2023-2024 academic year at Ohio University Eastern.

OHIO Eastern social work student awarded fellowship for self-advocacy

August 11, 2023 At 22 years old, Kelsi Weaver is a disability advocate with cerebral palsy who is making her mark on the world.

Three OHIO faculty receive Regional Higher Education Outstanding Faculty Award

May 24, 2023 Three Ohio University regional higher education faculty members received awards in recognition of their outstanding performance.

Ohio University Chillicothe social work students recognized for service

May 3, 2023 OHIO' College of Health Sciences and Professions recognized OHIO Chillicothe spring graduate Konner Kersey and OHIO Chillicothe’s Student Social Work Association with Dean’s Recognition Awards.

OHIO social work students ‘break barriers’

March 23, 2023 This March’s Social Work Month theme is “Social Work Breaks Barriers." Social work students at Ohio University do just that every day.

Ohio University Chillicothe to host prevention conference

February 21, 2023 Ohio University Chillicothe will host Project Get Smart…About Prevention: The Southcentral Ohio Prevention Conference March 2-3, 2023.

OHIO Zanesville student social work club hosts food drive

November 29, 2022 The Ohio University Zanesville Social Work Student Association is sponsoring a canned food drive to directly benefit the Life Well Shelter and Free Store in Zanesville. 

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Shaw named regional social worker of the year

February 7, 2022 Kerri Shaw, an associate professor in the College of Health Sciences and Professions, was named the National Association of Social Workers’ Ohio Chapter Region Seven “Social Worker of the Year."

Notable Alumni | Irving Berkowitz Dedicated to Human Rights and Dignity

October 20, 2019 Irving Berkowitz received the award in Palm Beach County for a lifetime of leadership, scholarship, advocacy and service fighting racism, antisemitism, hatred and discrimination

Meet Deborah Pack, August 2019 Classified Employee of the Month

October 4, 2019 The August 2019 Classified Employee of the Month is Deborah Pack, an administrative specialist in the Department of Social Work. She was nominated by Sarah Garlington. Find out more about her.