School of Social Welfare University at Albany

10/14/2026

Thanks to all the Downtown UA friends who joined us to 'Fall Back into the Grind' at our coffee bar today after a well deserved fall break!

10/14/2026

Good thing I met with my advisor already!

10/12/2026

The Shaiyah Ben Lev Memorial Scholarship has been established in loving memory of Shaiyah Ben Lev, musician and social work student, son of Arlene and Sundance Lev, and brother to Eliezer Lev. Professor Arlene Lev is an alum and part-time faculty member at the School of Social Welfare, and the Founder of the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Project.

This scholarship supports MSW students in UAlbany’s School of Social Welfare who are interested in working in the field of substance abuse and are committed to serving LGBTQ individuals, families, and communities.

Your support provides essential financial assistance while honoring Shaiyah on the 10th anniversary of his passing.

Join me and make a gift to The Shaiyah Ben Lev Memorial Scholarship

10/07/2026

This week for wellness Wednesday, we brought some fun into self-care with a little Truth or Dare! We pulled in students, a GA, and even a professor to join in on the fun.

A little laughter, connection, and stepping outside your comfort zone can go a long way. Sometimes self-care is simply taking a moment to pause, have fun, and enjoy the people around you!

10/01/2026

Community care in action 💜

Multiple sections of our foundation-year MSW course, RSSW 605: Integrated Theory and Practice I: Foundations of Social Work, joined for a fabulous panel featuring local folks leading and representing mutual aid organizations throughout the Capital Region.

Thank you to our incredible panelists for sharing their experiences, insights, and commitment to building stronger communities through collective care and mutual support.

Panelist left to right:
• Young Do, Executive Director, Hospitality House
• Kyla Schmidt, Executive Director, Mom Starts Here
• Jamaica Miles, Co-Founder, All of Us
• Amanda Duff, Executive Director, Healthy Capital District
• Julia Rasmussen, Coordinator, UAlbany Supplemental Support Services

09/30/2026

Our Apple C***r & Apple C***r Doughnut event was the perfect way to celebrate approaching the midpoint of the semester! 🍩

Wherever you are, stop and grab a sweet treat today. You deserve it! ☺️

07/11/2026

We love connecting with former faculty, staff, and students! Earlier this month, Crystal Rogers, Associate Dean for Academic Programs, had lunch with three of our retired faculty - Jan Hagen, Carolyn Smith, and Anne (Ricky) Fortune. Once you're part of SSW, you're part of SSW forever!

07/11/2026

Another fantastic Day at the Races.

We had a great alumni turnout, with a mix of new and familiar faces. We hope to see even more of our public health, nursing, and social welfare community next year!

📸 (L to R):
Amanda Genzer BA ‘79 MSW ‘81
William Ramirez BSW ‘86
Doris Romero BS ‘85 MSW ‘87
Marcia Rabinowitz BSW ‘79 MSW ‘82
Alyssa Lotmore BSW ‘07, MSW ‘08

07/09/2026

We're so excited to meet YOU :)

Save the date for the All-School Orientation on Thursday, August 20th!

05/19/2026

Oh nothing… just casually scrolling through the UAlbany magazines and spotting amazing grad pictures from the past weekend🤭

Congratulations to the Class of 2026 🎓💜