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Eliminating barriers to success

Grant to support training to address school social worker shortage

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Strengthening systems

University partnership supports dialogue on child welfare between Tribal Nations and federal leaders

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Faculty spotlight: Taylor McClung

Meet Taylor McClung, instructor in the Department of Social Work

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Spring 2025 faculty and staff accolades

Congratulations to faculty and staff in the College of Education and Human Service Professions for their spring 2025 achievements

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Exceptionally engaged

Social work student receives systemwide award for community service and scholarship

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Celebrating our 2025 graduates

Congratulations to the graduating class of 2025!

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Fueling food entrepreneurs

UMD social work alumna builds ghost kitchen, restaurant accelerator

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Student spotlight: Wyatt Lindberg

Meet Wyatt, a junior and a social work student from Duluth

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Celebrating our distinguished alumni

The College of Education and Human Service Professions announces its 2025 Distinguished Alumni

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Student spotlight: Conner Boorman

Meet Conner Boorman, a junior who is a social work major and psychology minor