UW-Madison Sandra Rosenbaum School of Social Work

10/20/2026

"My favorite college memories so far have been getting to be a part of a learning community and making lifelong friends who share similar interests with me," says sophomore Social Work major Izzy Meilach. Izzy is also majoring in Legal Studies.

Learn more about another one of our remarkable undergrads, Izzy, here:
https://socwork.wisc.edu/2026/10/20/studentuzzymeilach/

10/14/2026

We are fortunate to have many incredible and talented undergraduate students in our Social Welfare and BSW majors. Get to know one of them, Leonel Olmos Jr., in this Q&A.

https://socwork.wisc.edu/2026/10/14/20301/

10/09/2026

Thinking about social work as a career?

Job growth was predicted to be strong in all major social work professional areas in the near future and especially so for social workers working with the growing aging population, healthcare, substance abuse, and mental health.

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09/30/2026

The Sandra Rosenbaum School of Social Work is collaborating with the School of Human Ecology, Center for Law, Society & Justice, Department of Sociology, Center for Healthy Minds, School of Education, and the Students Against Mass Incarceration student organization, to offer this event to students, faculty, staff across our units. If space allows, other people affiliated with UW–Madison will also be invited to participate.

JustDane’s Reentry Simulation gives participants an “up close” view of what it’s like to come home from prison or jail. Participants experience realistic scenarios and lifelike struggles that formerly incarcerated people are likely to encounter.

Learn more and register at: https://socwork.wisc.edu/event/justdanes-reentry-simulation/

09/29/2026

Thanks to everyone who joined us last week at our Alumni and Friends reception and congratulations to those who were recognized for their work and commitment to the school!

09/28/2026

Join us for a Part-Time Advanced Standing MSW Program Webinar — your opportunity to explore how our program can help you achieve your goals!

--Hear directly from program staff
--Learn about scholarships, curriculum, and the application process

Register for a webinar now: https://socwork.wisc.edu/admissions/mswapp/ -time-prog-info-sessions

09/28/2026

Fall Speed Mentoring with professionals from a variety of fields. RSVP today with QR code or at:

https://uwmadison.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_czLtQt24oEXF6K2?Q_CHL=qr

09/15/2026

Part-Time MSW Program. Last cohort. Apply now! https://shorturl.at/BNL0H

09/10/2026

Read more https://socwork.wisc.edu/2026/09/10/mmsd-board-of-education-renames-school-to-ada-deer-elementary/

09/08/2026

“I was fortunate to spend time with Gloria Steinem on a number of occasions,” says Maureen Pelton, MSW ‘86

"She was a fierce advocate for humanity’s potential if half the population could have equity and equality. As a social worker, I have a systems view and approach, which Gloria embodied and vocalized with such grace. Women’s rights are human rights.”

One of Maureen Pelton’s, MSSW ‘86, lifelong commitments has been her leadership and work to empower women. Following Gloria Steinem’s recent passing, Maureen shared her memories (some quite recent) of meeting and working with Gloria Steinem. “I was fortunate to spend time with Gloria on sev...