UWSP Department of Sociology & Social Work

10/16/2026

🔦 Another Student Spotlight! Meet triple major, Mikayla Nocchi.

🔦 Student Spotlight!

Mikayla Nocchi is a hard-working senior prepared to graduate this spring with three degrees. She is now immersed in meaningful work for her practicum in social work. Her experiences at UWSP have motivated her to go further, pursuing graduate school. And she says, it's a credit to the faculty in her corner, pushing her to do her best.

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10/15/2026

Thanks to associate professor Kate Kipp for supporting the work of the UWSP Disability Advocacy Council!

In honor of Disability Awareness Month, the UWSP Disability Advocacy Council hosted a viewing of the movie Crip Camp on Tuesday open to students, staff and faculty. Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution tells the story of extraordinary individuals who paved the way for five decades of advocacy for disability rights.

Thanks to Associate Professor Rachel Craig, Au.D., and Associate Professor Kate Kipp from UWSP Department of Sociology & Social Work (front row), who are co-chairs of the Disability Advocacy Council and are wonderful advocates for all Pointers!

09/25/2026

Program leaders with the Master of Social Work graduate degree presented at the Career and Internship Fair. Have questions for them? https://www.uwsp.edu/academics/programs/master-of-social-work/

09/10/2026

Read about Echo's rewarding social work practicum!

🔦 Student Spotlight!
Echo Mann is completing courses online for her final semester and learning on-the-job skills through her rewarding social work practicum. Read more about her pursuit of a new career path that combines all her strengths and interests.
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08/18/2026

Congrats to Megan who turned her internship into a full-time position this summer!

Megan Koehmstedt embarked on her sociology practicum in May and was hired on this summer to work in her position full-time.

She said she grew up with a parent working in law enforcement and enjoys the opportunity to make a positive difference for her community through the alternatives that ATTIC is providing across Wisconsin.

08/06/2026

Congrats to the first social work student placed with our Fostering Success Program!

'26 graduate Raeann Le Roy was the first social work student placed in the Fostering Success Program on campus. She connected with students who were transitioning from high school to college and set students up for success with a host of wellness and academic resources. In one case, she even attended orientation with an incoming student living independent of a guardian.

"I am in process of getting a job very similar to my role, as a resource navigator. I loved the work!"

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08/06/2026

Learn more about Dr. Ann Herda-Rapp and her selection for the 2026 Excellence in Teaching Award. 🙌

Students value her authenticity, passion for the material, and clear course expectations. Meet a recipient of the 2026 Excellence in Teaching Award.

Ann Herda-Rapp, professor of sociology, loves the chance to engage with students on ideas that affect them and help them build lifelong skills.

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07/23/2026

Recent social work, sociology graduate Avery Nelson is making an impact in her work for a Marathon County court diversion program! 👩‍⚖️

Recent social work and sociology graduate Avery Nelson is wrapping up a practicum she began earlier this year with the Marathon County District Attorney’s Office. She is part of the court's diversion program that offers some an alternative to having their case sent through the legal system. The program provides resources such as counseling and courses with a rehabilitative focus for those who qualify.

"Every day is different. I admire people I work with! The attorneys and all my co-worker staff are very supportive."
- Avery Nelson
Marathon County Court Diversion Program intern - Wausau, Wis.

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06/23/2026

Assistant professor Keri Otte is reappointed to serve a 3-year term on the Environmental Justice and Human Rights of the Council on Social Work Education. 👏

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We celebrate the collaboration in social work education. Assistant professor Keri Otte will serve a 3-year term on the Council on Social Work Education’s newly created Council on Environmental Justice and Human Rights (CEJHR). The group is tasked with upholding the highest standards for educators and programs nationwide in shaping the future of social work education.

UWSP Department of Sociology & Social Work

06/11/2026

Dean's List for the spring 2026 semester! ✨