School of Social Work at Illinois State University

10/12/2026

10/09/2026

The School of Social Work congratulates Sarah Barker on receiving an Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) scholarship. The award supports social workers pursuing school social work licensure and helps address workforce shortages in Illinois schools.

Sarah's commitment to serving children and families, combined with her remarkable perseverance, exemplifies the impact social workers make in their communities. Congratulations on this well-deserved achievement!

09/17/2026

Please plan to attend this symposium this afternoon if you're able to!

08/28/2026

On August 21, 2026, the School of Social Work proudly welcomed its largest-ever junior BSW cohort during orientation, with 90 students beginning the next step of their educational journey. We look forward to seeing all they will accomplish!

08/20/2026

On Wednesday evening, the School of Social Work and Social Work Club hosted their annual Ice Cream Social, bringing together new and returning students for an evening of games, conversation, and delicious ice cream. The event provided a great opportunity to build connections, meet new friends, and strengthen our social work community. A fun time was had by all who attended!

08/17/2026

Welcome back, School of Social Work students!

We hope you had a restful summer and are ready for an exciting semester. We're glad you're here and can't wait to see all you'll accomplish this year.

Go make a difference!