Congratulations to our 400 Social Work Warrior Graduates who crossed the finish line at our May 5, 2021 Social Work Virtual Commencement Ceremony! Below you will find additional ways you can celebrate and support future students as they pursue their passion in the heart of Detroit. 

Carboard Kubiak takes a road trip

In an effort to keep graduates, faculty and staff safe this graduation season, the School of Social Work looked to creative alternatives to help students celebrate the momentous occasion. On May 5th, Social Work Dean Sheryl Kubiak and her life-size cardboard cutout, "Cardboard Kubiak", made the rounds to over 20 randomly selected graduates to present them with graduation gift bags and provide an opportunity to safely take a photo with the Dean. 

 It takes a village, 2021 Social Work doctoral graduates thank supporters

The Wayne State University School of Social Work is proud to congratulate our May 2021 doctoral graduates Sarah Mountain, PhD and Markus Whitehead, PhD. Their determination, strength, and adaptability as they come together to support one another and our Detroit community over years of dedicated study is truly admirable. 

Join us in supporting the Class of 2021 as they seek to pay it forward to future social work students

The Class of 2021 is seeking the support of the Warrior Social Work Community to support students who encounter unexpected financial challenges, ranging from needing assistance with a utility bill after an unexpected job loss to seeking housing after being temporarily displaced. Our priority is ensuring that our students are able to stay enrolled and successfully graduate by overcoming these financial challenges. Make your gift today to leave your legacy at the School of Social Work with this unique giving opportunity spearheaded by the Class of 2021. 

 Wayne State School of Social Work announces its 2021 teaching and service award recipients

For over 85 years, the Wayne State University School of Social Work has been committed to quality teaching and community engagement that encourages cultural humility, benefits the community, and pays attention to social, economic and environmental justice. In support of this mission, we annually call on students, faculty, and staff to nominate faculty and staff for teaching and service awards. We are proud to announce the 2021 Teaching Award recipients: Associate Professor, Clinical Fay Keys and Part-time Faculty Teresa Green and the 2021 Service Award recipients: Associate Professor Suzanne Brown and Academic Services Officer II Geoffrey Jones. 

 Wayne State School of Social Work announces 2021 MSW and BSW Students of the Year

Annually, one undergraduate and one graduate-level student are nominated to receive the NASW-Michigan Social Work Student of the Year Award from each Michigan area university. Students are nominated by the Warrior Community and selected based on their demonstrated leadership qualities, contribution to the positive image of our social work program, commitment to political and community activities, academic performance, and the degree to which the student represents professional social work ethics. The Wayne State University School of Social Work is proud to announce the 2021 MSW and BSW Students of the Year (from left), Amani El-Edlebi (MSW/MPH) and Mary Zoran (BSW).

Social Work student Tanner Blaney receives 2020-21 Athletics Deans' Award

For 19 consecutive years, the Wayne State University Department of Athletics has honored student-athletes who received at least a 3.5 term grade-point average for the fall semester of that particular academic year. Social Work student Tanner Blaney from Swartz Creek, Michigan is a junior on the men's cross country squad and has been named to the Athletic Director's Honor Roll (term GPA 3.5+) for the five previous terms, including two 4.0 semesters. Selected as the squad's Most Improved runner as a freshman, Blaney competed at both the GLIAC Championships and NCAA Regionals in 2018.  As a sophomore, he earned a personal-best time in the 6K at the GLIAC Championships and received the D2 ADA Academic Achievement Award as well as GLIAC All-Academic Excellence Team recognition.

After years of hard work and dedication, it's time to take a permanent vacation! Please join us in offering Associate Professor and Director of the Joint MSW-MPH Program Kim Jaffee best wishes on her retirement.