Category: School of Social Work

Social Work Professor Ken Marfilius Named NYSSWEA Educator of the Year

Ken Marfilius, Associate Teaching Professor of Social Work and Faculty Director of Online Programs and Strategic Initiatives in Syracuse University School of Education, has been named Educator of the Year...
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Professor Ryan Heath Co-authors Volume on Out-of-School Time and “Resilient Futures”

With the dual pandemics of COVID-19 and an international reckoning around social and racial inequity, youth have experienced an immense amount of collective trauma and disconnectedness from school, workforce, and...
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Capitol Action Day Gives M.S.W. Students a Crash Course in Social Work Policy

Capitol Action Day is the National Association of Social Workers-New York’s (NASW-NY) annual advocacy event, connecting social workers directly with the legislators whose decisions shape the profession and the communities...
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Social Work Without Borders: RECOS Study Abroad Seminar Returns as a Credit-Bearing Course

After several years as an unofficial study abroad opportunity, Syracuse University’s RECOS Trinational Seminar returns in 2026-2027 as a credit-bearing course, giving Master of Social Work students the chance to...
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Schools of Education, Social Work Mourn the Passing of James L. Stone ’62, G’64

Syracuse University’s School of Education and School of Social Work mourn the passing of James L. Stone ’62, G’64, distinguished alumnus of both schools and the sponsor and namesake of...
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Commitment to Service: Marc Cleveland Strikes a Path from the Military to Social Work

One of the most meaningful experiences retired Lt. Col. Marc Cleveland recounts from his career in the US Army was his first deployment, when he served as a platoon leader...
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School of Education Team Exploring AI’s Role in Mental Health Diagnosis Training

An interdisciplinary team from Syracuse University School of Education’s Counseling and Human Services and Social Work programs is the recipient of a highly competitive research grant from the Association of...
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Social Work Faculty Awarded Engaged Communities Grant for Camden Life Center Partnership

Ken Marfilius, Associate Teaching Professor in the School of Social Work and Faculty Director of Online Programs and Strategic Initiatives in the School of Education, has been awarded a $5,000...
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School of Social Work Holds 2026 Awards Ceremony

On April 24, 2026, the School of Social Work—housed in the Syracuse University School of Education—held its annual ceremony to honor students involved with the Genovese Scholars, Evidence-based Practice, and...
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Orange Generosity “Ripples” Through Social Work, InclusiveU

At Syracuse University, generosity drives progress—supporting scholarships and internships, immersive experiences and student organizations that connect interests and build community. That’s the “Orange Ripple Effect,” celebrated on Syracuse Giving Day (March 24),...
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