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This past January, social work sophomore Kayleigh Davis ’28 traveled to Paris, France for a J-Term course! 

On Sunday, May 3, 23 more members of the Carthage community became suicide-aware helpers by attending a safeTALK training on campus.

Social Work Student Association’s new blog post features social work student Maggy Reyes-Pena ’27 and her experience at the NASW conference.

Prof. Debbie Kelly gave the keynote address at the 2026 National Association of Social Workers Missouri Chapter annual conference on April 10.

Prof. Debbie Minsky-Kelly has published a new article with the Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education, titled “Reclaiming Vocations: Finding Purpose Amidst Loss.”

Social Work Student Association’s newest blog post is about Gabby Tanguay ’25 and her internship experience with the Office of Engagement and Inclusion.

Emily Van Dixhorn, a senior social work major, had a blog post published within the United Way of Kenosha County’s newsletter based on her internship experience.

On Nov. 13, ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ welcomed students, faculty, alumni, and healthcare professionals for its Business and Professional Coalition event. 

Over the past two weeks, ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½, in partnership with The Friendship Circle of Wisconsin, trained 76 students, faculty, and staff on suicide prevention.

At the ELCA Outreach Center, Ydalia De Leon ’25 transformed uncertainty into confidence and discovered her leadership potential through hands-on social work experience. 

Carthage verbatim plays have explored weighty themes like racial justice, women in the military, homelessness, religious trauma, and burnout among healthcare workers.

Learn about ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½’s rigorous and rewarding social work internship program that prepares students for real-world impact through hands-on field experience.

The Social Work Student Association and Mental Health Awareness Club co-hosted a student wellness event on campus Oct. 2.

Natalia Wojcik ’25 used her degree as a an intern at Racine County Human Services. Her journey shows just how versatile and impactful this field can be. 

Aligning successful programs like nursing and neuroscience with new offerings in the biomedical sciences, ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ intends to make the new school a highly adaptive talent incubator that relies on real-time input from regional employers and practitioners.

Meet one of our amazing 2025 SWSA grads! During her senior year, she spent her internship at the public library! Check out our latest blog post to hear her full story!

Social Work Student Association just posted a heartfelt feature on a senior’s impactful fieldwork experience with Hospice Alliance.

The latest SWSA blog post just dropped! Dive into our experience at Advocacy Day and why your voice matters more than ever.

On April 9, 12 Carthage social work students attended NASW-WI Advocacy Day with Social Work Department Chair Becki Hornung in Madison, Wis.

Exciting news! Carthage’s Social Work Student Association published a new website and blog!

Members of the Carthage community completed a safeTALK training to better support people struggling with suicidal thoughts.

Debra Minsky-Kelly, assistant professor of social work and director of field education, is providing support for the mental health podcast “Wish You Knew.”

Although the interdisciplinary program is based in the Social Work Department, faculty see it as a solid addition to any major.

Eight social work students attended the 50th Annual Wisconsin National Association of Social Workers Conference in Milwaukee.

Carthage students and faculty made an impact at the 2024 Emergency Gun Violence Summit.

Prof. Debbie Minsky-Kelly co-presented at the Wisconsin NASW Conference with current students and alumnae.

Courtney Polanski ’23, Savannah Bezotte ’23, Professor Debbie Minsky-Kelly, and Ashley Cedeno ’19 gave a presentation titled “Library Social Work: An Emerging Model of Social Work Practice.”

Social work professors Debbie Minsky-Kelly and Rebecca Hornung published an article in the International Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics.

Aubrey Tesch ’21 finds a unique path in social work that combines her love for animals and her commitment to people experiencing trauma and marginalization.