Loyola University Chicago

Best Social Work Schools by U.S. News and World Report
It’s official! We are ranked #28 in the nation for Best Social Work Schools by U.S. News and World Report. Also ranking in the Top 5 in national Jesuit/Catholic universities, Illinois, and Chicago; as well as Top 10 among Midwest universities for social work programs. These spectacular rankings truly reflect the transformative education we provide to our students, and the dedication, motivation, and commitment of our staff and faculty to guide, lead, empower, and elevate our numerous offerings.
Loyola Students Earn Awards at WEST Conference
Loyola students Natalie Archdeacon and Aman Kothadia each took home honors at the Water and Environment Student Talks (WEST Conference) last week. The conference is hosted by the University of British Columbia and invites students from various disciplines to present research focused on understanding future challenges associated with water.READ MORE
2022 Climate Change Conference
The Intersection of Climate Change, Human Health, and Justice March 14 – 18, 2022 Climate change has direct impacts on human health through climate-induced food and water insecurities, displacement, and pollution. We must consider that the impacts are not equally distributed among people of varying races, gender, and income. Join us virtually during the week of March 14 – 18, 2022 to explore these issues with science experts, front-line advocates, and Illinois legislators who are addressing the intersection of climate change, human health, and justice.LEARN MORE
Building Bridges North-South - A Synodal Encounter between Pope Francis and University Students
This historic encounter between the Pope and university students from North, Central, and South America will address salient challenges of our times. The Pope will dialogue with these university students who will share concrete educational projects that seek to justly transform environmental and economic realities.LEARN MORE

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Professor Keith Green receives Emerging Leader Award from Health & Medicine Policy Research Group

Keith Green, PhD, MSW, will receive an emerging leader award from the Health & Medicine Policy Research Group at the 40th Anniversary Awards Gala for his significant impact on Public Health. Green has strong community roots and an extensive history as an organizer, educator, researcher, and advocate. His current research agenda is focused primarily on ...
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Social Work Professors Mason and Kelly receive Vigilante Award for Scholarly Excellence

Congratulations to Christie Mason and Brian Kelly who, along with co-author Virginia McConchie, were recently awarded the 9th Annual Florence W. Vigilante Award for Scholarly Excellence. The award is given in recognition of the best article published in Volume 40 (2020) of the Journal of Teaching in Social Work. The publication, “Including Neuroscience in Social ...
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2014 School of Social Work Alum Awarded Social Worker of the Year
As part of of this year’s National Professional Social Work Month theme, “Social Workers Are Essential,” the National Association of Social Workers, Illinois Chapter (NASW-IL) is honoring Rosanelly Garcia ('14) as a 2021 NASW-Illinois Chapter Statewide Social Worker of the Year. READ MORE
Dr. Gabor Maté in Conversation with C-FIRST
Dr. Gabor Maté was in conversation with C-FIRST on Monday 20 September 2021. Follow this link to watch the video from the interview of Dr. Gabor Maté hosted by Dr. Brian Kelly, Associate Professor. Dr. Maté discussed thoughts on his book, In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts, and reviewed a biopsychosocial perspective on addiction.WATCH VIDEO
The Anti-Gentrifiers Not All Parks Are Created Equal—Loyola Researchers are Investigating the Tricky Balance Between Urban Greening and Displacement
Learn more about how community groups in Chicago are organizing to protect residents from displacement, gentrification, and environmental injusticeREAD MORE
Press Release

Loyola University Chicago Dean Appointed Board President for the Network for Social Work Management
July 12, 2021: Goutham Menon, PhD, dean and professor of the School of Social Work, was appointed Board President of the Network for Social Work Management (NSWM), effective July 1.READ MORE
Introducing the Certificate in Advanced Psychotherapy
The School of Social Work is pleased to introduce the Institute for Advanced Psychotherapy, and its year-long certificate program for licensed practitioners and clinical supervisors. This immersive professional development program provides clinicians the training needed to expand and update clinical skills, enrich care provided to clients, and enhance one’s overall practice. The framework incorporates multiple theoretical disciplines and offers a method of case conceptualization that includes various listening and intervention techniques from a variety of treatment approaches.Comprised of three learning formats (on-site residency [TBD], virtual small-group consultation, and webinars) the program enables participants to continue their daily professional practices while earning this Advanced Psychotherapy Certificate. LEARN MORE
Meet the 2021 Alumni Board Members!
School of Social Work Alumni Association (SSWAA) is pleased to introduce the new board members. VISIT

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Professor Amy Krings, along with her coauthors received Award for the Article of the Year in the Journal of Community Practice

Congratulations to Social Work Professor Amy Krings, along with her coauthors Tania Schusler and Melissa Hernández, who won the Marie Weil Award for the Article of the Year in the Journal of Community Practice. Their article – Integrating Youth Participation and Ecosocial Work: New Possibilities to Advance Environmental and Social Justice — was chosen because ...
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Dr. Michael Dentato received the 2020 Langerbeck Award for Undergraduate Research Mentoring

2020 Langerbeck Award for Undergraduate Research Mentoring has been awarded to Michael Dentato, PhD, Associate Professor in the School of Social Work. The Langerbeck Award is one of the University wide teaching awards, and is awarded to a faculty member who “shows extraordinary success in providing intensive individual research experiences for undergraduate students.” We at ...
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Perspectives of Social Work in Spain with an Innovative Approach
Gracias a los que nos acompañaron durante la video conferencia en español: “PERSPECTIVAS DEL TRABAJO SOCIAL EN ESPAÑA CON UN ENFOQUE INNOVADOR” Invitados especiales de la Universidad de Alicante, Dr. Raúl Ruiz Callado y el Profesor Francisco Javier Mira Grau hablaron de cómo la colaboración interdisciplinar, puede ayudar a fomentar la innovación social.READ
Partnerships for Social Justice: The Empowering Counseling Program
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INQYR and the International Student Training Network

During the end of October and early November 2019, LUC SSW dual degree (MSW/MA) student Aces Lira attended a series of week-long meetings and training for the International Partnership for Queer Youth Resilience (INQYR) in Mexico City. Aces presented on his current work as part of the U.S. region of INQYR and the International Student ...
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Social Work student President’s Medallion 2019 winner
Congratulations to MSW student, Daniela Barrios Morello, recipient of the 2019 Presidents Medallion! READ MORE
The Pathways to Academic, Career, and Employment Success (PACES) Scholarship awarded to MSW students for the 2019-2020 academic year
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Learn about our programs from a student's perspective
Current MSW student reflects on her first year in the program.WATCH VIDEO
Loyola Social Work students licensing exam pass rates well above national average.
The Association of Social Work Boards reports all licensing exam passing rates for social work schools.DETAILS
Congratulations to Dean Goutham Menon
He was awarded the James Billups International Social Development Leadership Award at the 21st Annual International Consortium for Social Development (ICSD) Annual Conference. Dean Menon received this honor for representing the ICSD values of commitment to peace, social justice, inclusiveness, and the transgression of national boundaries.