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Assistant Professor Tina Sacks discusses the American Social Safety Net, SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and the importance of such programs in light of the current pandemic. Moderated by...Read more about Tina Sacks speaks at Homecoming: "Social Safety Net Crisis: Lessons from a Pandemic"

In this national moment of reckoning around issues of race and social justice, the School of Social Welfare is inviting a series of speakers to discuss issues of structural inequality, policy, and advocacy.

On Monday, October 19 we welcome...Read more about Social entrepreneur Trabian Shorters to speak on Monday 10/19

The Michael M. Davis Lecture Series brings renowned policy experts, researchers and commentators to the University of Chicago to explore the intersection of health policy and the broad needs of vulnerable and disadvantaged populations.

Professor...Read more about Susan Stone to give Michael M. Davis Lecture at the University of Chicago

"The importance of continuous child welfare reform that leads to the least intrusive, most effective and equitable service response demands an approach that builds on the science we have available." Professor...Read more about The Research Doesn’t Support Child Welfare Abolition (op-ed by Jill Duerr Berrick and others)

Every year, the School of Social Welfare recognizes a few of its most steadfast supporters. These awards are usually given out in person at the annual Dean's Circle Dinner, but in-person recognition was not possible this year and we are honoring the recipients virtually.

Daniela Medina talks to KQED about her path to UC Berkeley:

"The [Underground Scholars] program allowed me to see others who like myself, had followed extremely...Read more about MSW student Daniela Medina: "Finding My Freedom through College"

We are proud to announce that Monica De La Cruz, PhD student in Social Welfare at UC Berkeley, has been selected to participate in one of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's leadership programs. These programs connect changemakers across the country—from every profession and field—to learn...Read more about PhD Student Monica De La Cruz selected for Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Health Policy Research Scholars

"Trump’s inability to renounce white supremacy... was on full display." Kurt Organista, Tina Sacks, and other UC...Read more about Kurt Organista, Tina Sacks, and other Berkeley scholars’ biggest takeaways from first 2020 presidential debate

In this interview with CalRadio about the effects of the pandemic on research and how we view it, PhD candidate...Read more about PhD student Cristina Gómez-Vidal: "Reshaping How Research is Viewed, Accessed Amid The Pandemic"

Field Consultant and Lecturer Robert Watts III obtained his MSW from Berkeley in 2013. In addition to several years of employment at Seneca Family of Agencies as a counselor and therapist, Robert was a leading social worker at New Haven Unified School District (Union City, CA), where he...Read more about New Faces: Field Consultant and Lecturer Robert Watts III

Carla Richmond, LCSW, obtained her MSW from Hunter College in 2000. In her 20 years of practice experience, she has focused on trauma treatment in a wide variety of settings including juvenile, adult, community, and mental health settings. She remains employed at UCSF's Trauma Recovery Center...Read more about New Faces: Lecturer and Field Consultant Carla Richmond

Lecturer and Field Consultant Patti Park is a licensed clinical social worker with a Master's in Social Welfare and a Doctorate in Psychology. She has extensive experience in executive and senior leadership positions in community mental health organizations throughout Los Angeles County...Read more about New Faces: Lecturer and Field Consultant Patti Park

Field Consultant and Lecturer Erica Gomes joined Berkeley Social Welfare in August 2019. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been working in the non-profit sector providing clinical social work services for the past 20 years. She started her career as a Domestic Violence...Read more about New Faces: Field Consultant and Lecturer Erica Gomes

Psychologist Stephen Hinshaw has won the National Academy of Medicine’s 2020 ...Read more about Stephen Hinshaw wins 2020 Sarnat Prize for mental health breakthroughs

The Graduate School of Education and the School of Social Welfare are honored to welcome Dr. Crystal Marie Fleming, Professor of Sociology and Africana Studies and Associate Faculty in the Department...Read more about Dr. Crystal Fleming "How to Be Less Stupid About Race: A Sociologist Speaks" Sept. 17

Hadley Hall (MSW '61) founded the San Francisco AIDS Hospice in 1984 to ensure that individuals with AIDS had access to care and services at a time of fear and...Read more about Alum Hadley Hall (MSW '61), founder of San Francisco AIDS Hospice, dies at 87

Honey Mahogany (MSW '09) spoke to KQED on her activism and the power of individuals to make change.Read more about 'We Have to Keep Fighting': Honey Mahogany's Activist Roots Run Deep

Ambassador Attallah Shabazz, the eldest daughter of Dr. Betty Shabazz and Malcolm X Shabazz, gave an online address on Friday, August 21 as part of Berkeley Social Welfare's welcome events for new and returning students.

A producer, writer, and diplomat who has spoken throughout the...Read more about "I can't stop now": Ambassador Shabazz speaks to Berkeley Social Welfare

Berkeley Social welfare is honored to announce a gift of $250,000 to establish an endowed fellowship for MSW students, particularly students specializing in mental health.

The donors — an MSW alum from the class of 1979 and her husband — have made gifts to Berkeley Social...Read more about 0,000 gift establishes new fellowship for MSW students interested in mental health