Social Work Faculty

Faculty from all five academic units have earned tenure and promotions, effective fall 2023. Faculty emerita is effective June 2023.

Substance use disorder affects more than 40 million Americans according to the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. Recovery can be a difficult path, but an interdisciplinary team led by Holly Matto, associate professor in the Department of Social Work, aims to make it a little easier through a recently patented technology-based therapy. 

Transition To Adulthood Brings Mental Health Declines For Black Youth Who Interact With Juvenile Justice System

A new study from Assistant Professor Melissa Villodas shows that connectedness is a protective factor against declining mental health.   

Professor of Social Work Jeanne Booth will lead the team that connects all social work students with experiential learning opportunities through internships with local organizations.

During Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (February), Daphne King, EdD, associate professor of Social Work, shares tips for parents and teens to help teens have safe and healthy relationships.

​​​​​​​Assistant Professor of Social Work Melissa Villodas shares her research on the impact neighborhood environments have on mental health

‘Is love going to kill me?’

Assistant Professor of Social Work Evelyn Tomaszewski outlines social workers’ key role in creating and building partnerships that commit to a sustainable and just approach to battling global issues.

Assistant Professor of Social Work and MSW Online Program Coordinator Daphne King provides tips for prospective Master of Social Work (MSW) students considering online programs.