Social Work News
A Calling to Care
Under a new initiative from the Caring Gene Program, students who receive master’s degrees from the School of Social Work will receive full financial coverage for tuition, books, and fees if they commit to three years of service for an approved New York State healthcare provider. Learn more...
New Science
More than six million Americans live with Alzheimer’s Disease. But there is new science to share, and School of Social Work Associate Research Professor Maria Brown was among the panel of experts on “Live with Greg” who shared ways to detect Alzheimer’s earlier thanks to recently developed technology ...
Major League Partnership
Initial conversations between Falk College Dean Jeremy Jordan and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) has led to a partnership that will allow Syracuse University to offer a wide variety of educational opportunities to current and former players. Learn more about this unique partnership...
Historic Gift to Social Work
In appreciation of Associate Teaching Professor Jennifer Genovese’s contributions to the field of social work, an anonymous donor made a historic gift of $300,000 to the School of Social Work to create the Genovese Scholars Program to support exceptional residential M.S.W. students...
‘Inspiring Others’
Outstanding research from the School of Social Work was highlighted at the Society for Social Work and Research Annual Conference. “We thank our facult...y for their dedication to advancing social work research and inspiring others in the field,” says School of Social Work Chair Carrie Jefferson Smith
Agent of Change
As a 2025 Fellow of the Executive Leadership Institute at Clark Atlanta University, Falk College Associate Dean of Student Services Chandice Haste-Jackson is being nurtured as a visionary leader who is prepared to drive positive change for Historically Black Colleges and Universities...
Helping the Homeless
Social Workers United’s annual donation drive is underway and the beneficiary is the non-profit organization We Rise Above The Streets, which encourages people to live up to their full potential by breaking the cycle of homelessness and criminality. This video and story will explain how you can help ,,,
Voices of Service
Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) and Academic Affairs invite students to submit poster abstracts for an inaugural event spotlighting diverse and dynamic work related to the interests and needs of veterans and military-connected populations. For more info...
‘A Work in Progress’
Social Work Professor of Practice Tracey Marchese says “we’re a work in progress” and instead of setting huge, sweeping goals for the new year, we should focus on small, implementable changes to achieve our resolutions. Read more in this Q&A and listen to the ’Cuse Conversation podcast...
Welcome Back!
Dean Jeremy Jordan’s welcome back message for the Spring semester provides students with useful information on resources in Falk College, ways to get involved on campus, important dates, and more!