UBuffalo Social Work

Social work is VITAL. 🙌 Social workers uplift individuals and advocate for the most vulnerable. We draw from trauma-informed and human rights perspectives to solve big problems and transform communities. More vital work: socialwork.buffalo.edu/vital #UBSSW #UBuffalo

Perinatal social work is vital. 👶 Through her research, Mickey Sperlich, a #UBSSW associate professor and midwife, aims to develop trauma-specific interventions to support parents and their babies and improve long-term outcomes. #SocialWorkMonth #UBuffalo

“Social work is vital because it provides a source of healing and hope by promoting justice, encouraging resilience and initiating advocacy.” — Brenda McQuillan, #UBSSW Clinical Associate Professor #SocialWorkMonth #UBuffalo

“When immigrants and refugees thrive, our whole society is stronger.” — Wooksoo Kim, #UBSSW professor and director of our Immigrant and Refugee Research Institute, on why her research is vital. #SocialWorkMonth #UBuffalo

Help crown Victor E. Bull the top SUNY mascot! 👑 Mascot Madness starts today, and we need your votes to bring Victor to the top! ▶️ ms.spr.ly/6018QciRE You can vote every 12 hours and hurry, round 1 closes on 3/12! ⏰ #UBuffalo #SUNY #MascotMadness

“Social work is a tangible way to involve yourself in causes you are passionate about and provide meaningful, effective strategies of advocating. This is also the reason I’ve stayed a social worker for 24 years!” — Robyn Wiktorski-Reynolds, #UBSSW Clinical Assistant Professor

Through his vital research, #UBSSW Assistant Professor D. Michael A Applegarth hopes communities will examine how they respond to mental illness — and focus on uplifting the dignity and worth of every person. 🙌 #SocialWorkMonth #UBuffalo

“Social work is not just a profession—it’s a calling to uphold human dignity, confront injustice and remind the world that every life has value and purpose.” — Tonya Myles-Day, #UBSSW Clinical Assistant Professor Explore our vital work: socialwork.buffalo.edu/vital #SWMonth2026

Happy Social Work Month, #UBSSW! 🌟 No matter the challenge, we know the strength of our profession is unwavering, and its impact is both immediate and lasting. We know that social work is vital: youtu.be/tNKKf0DnjA4  #UBuffalo #SocialWorkMonth

Algorithms already decide who gets benefits, who gets investigated, and who gets flagged. But who decides the algorithm? Drs. Sera Linardi and Soobin Kim share why Social Workers must be involved in the design and governance of technology. 🎧 Listen: insocialwork.org/public-interes…

Educational justice. 🎓 #UBSSW Associate Professor Annahita Ball studies how schools can better serve our youth to achieve positive mental health and development outcomes. Just another example of why #SocialWork is vital for individuals and communities. ⬇️ #UBuffalo

In the #UBSSW, our research makes life better. 💙 Here, Associate Professor Christopher St. Vil shares his vital research on ways to lower the risk of violence in Black and Brown communities. #UBuffalo

Psychedelics are increasingly part of mental health conversations, often without clear regulation or safety education. Daniel Kruger, PhD, discusses community-developed harm reduction strategies and what they mean for social work ethics and practice. insocialwork.org/psychedelics-h…

“Hurt people hurt people,” says #UBSSW Clinical Professor Susan A. Green of @UBittic. But by prioritizing #TraumaInformed Care, we can avoid inadvertently re-traumatizing those around us. 💙 #UBuffalo

According to #UBSSW Professor Clara Bradizza, 1 in 4 U.S. adults will experience alcohol problems in their lifetime — and that makes her research, to develop and refine addiction treatments, vital for our community. #UBuffalo #SocialWork

February is Black History Month. In celebration, Student Life is hosting events to honor the achievements, history, cultures, and individuals of the Black community. Events start this Friday with BHM Dessert Hour. Check the full schedule ⬇ #UBuffalo ms.spr.ly/6013QJgXX

#UBuffalo is proud to be named a 2025-26 #Fulbright Top Producing Institution! 🤘🏽 This is a testament to the exceptional caliber of our faculty and our steadfast commitment to international engagement. Learn more ➡️ ms.spr.ly/6018QzD8e

Social work — and #SocialWork research — is vital. Here, Amanda Aykanian, assistant professor in the #UBSSW, shares her research on homeless service systems and why this work is vital to the community. #UBuffalo

Do you know an outstanding alumnus who deserves to be recognized? 🤘 Nominate them for an Alumni Achievement Award by February 6! Start here: ms.spr.ly/6017t7rLF

“Social work is VITAL because we know human interactions matter. Social work is always in motion, and our quest to uplift humankind can never be understated.” — #UBSSW Dean Keith A. Alford Explore our vital work: socialwork.buffalo.edu/vital #UBuffalo