Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research Stories
Serena Rose Gaskin, M.S.S. '25
"The reality of the newness of this experience for all of us in the program helped me to remain humble and have a deep appreciation for my peers and colleagues."
Shawn Maxam M.S.S./MLSP '14
The powerful thing about 91勛圖厙 was that I had experiences in the classroom that were formative in developing skills around empathy and being able to listen to different worldviews. I think about how I can use those skills in my current role to create space for engaging ideas and disagreement."
Janelle FitzPatrick, M.S.S. '24
I feel like the GSSWSR has been an environment where I went from surviving to thriving academically. It has been conducive, not only to my learning, but also my personal growth. Ive made meaningful relationships and networked with other people that ultimately would be beneficial to me in my career path."
Matt Mundy M.S.S. '22
My guiding light was wanting to help people, and as hard as things can get in graduate school, I just focused on my why: wanting to help others.
Ivy Elwell M.S.S. '23 Goes from Stage to Service
Whereas other programs I was considering made me feel like I had to fit into their mold, 91勛圖厙 welcomed my background, and what I could bring to their program and the field.