News & Events

Jackie Heytens, outside in Utah with mountains and rock formations in the background

Staff spotlight: Jackie Heytens

Meet Jackie Heytens, Executive Office & Administrative Specialist in the Department of Social Work. 

Celebrating CEHSP seniors

As the academic year comes to a close, seniors from each department in the College of Education and Human Service Professions share their experiences and insight.

Staff spotlight: Ka Vang

Meet Ka Vang, the Upward Bound Vision Quest Academic Advisor for South High School.

Safe at home?

UMD alumna and intern work to prevent child abuse during the pandemic.

Kari Nelson smiling and holding a black and white cat

Student spotlight: Kari Nelson

Meet Kari Nelson, a student in the UMD Department of Social Work.

From coursework to community action

Social work graduate student bringing fresh food to people in need.

Faculty spotlight: Katt Bongar Hoban

Meet Assistant Professor Katt Bongar Hoban, a new faculty member in the Department of Social Work.

A UMD flag, an American flag, and a MN flag with a blue, sunny sky in the background

Expert alert: recognizing veterans

How do we recognize the sacrifices of veterans in a way that is respectful of their individual experiences?

Hillary Olsen looking off to the side and smiling with Lake Superior and fall foliage in the background

Advocating for others

MSW student honored for academic excellence and social justice work.

Upward Bound students at an event

Empowering students to succeed

Upward Bound Vision Quest has a long history of helping students break down barriers.