GVU Social Work Program

BSW students in SWRK 410-Social Work Research Project participated in the SHaPEN Symposium, which features scholarly work from students in the social sciences. First place overall, from 47 student posters, at the symposium went to BSW student Isabelle Piedras, for her project, "How Does Teen Pregnancy Impact the Teen's Wellbeing and Success?" Fourth place overall was awarded to Danyelle McGrew, for her project, "The Emotinal Impact of Chronic Illness on Healthy Siblings." Other student projects included:
-Mykiah Ayers: The Effects of Addiction
-Sidney Burbridge: The Impacts of Parental Incarceration on Early Adulthood
-Theo Langitt: ACEs and Homelessness
-Nata Mena: Challenges of First-generation Refugee College Students
-Halle Wulfekuhle: Belongingness in College

Current Grand View social work students can get a partial scholarship to attend the symposium! Ask one of the social work faculty for details.

Last night, students and faculty from both the BSW and MSW programs gathered for our annual end-of-year celebration! The evening was filled with great food, recognition through departmental awards, and the induction of new Phi Alpha members. Check out the photos featuring our BSW students including graduates and faculty, MSW student body with faculty, and this year’s MSW graduates.

Congratulations to all on a great year and next up is commencement for graduates 🎓