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Schweitzer Fellowship Information Sessions

The Schweitzer Fellowship is currently seeking graduate students from the UIC Jane Addams College of Social Work to apply for 2026-2027 Schweitzer Fellowships. Applications are due Feb. 1. Virtual information sessions have been…

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Leaving the Past Behind

Of the 348 million people currently living in the United States, 62 million are aged 65 and older. By the year 2030, one in five Americans is expected to be that age, and…

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In With the Old

Isaac Coyne wants to help everyone lead a long, prosperous life. A second-year master’s student at the Jane Addams College of Social Work, Coyne was named a Kott Gerontology Scholar for the 2025-2026…

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Pioneer Award Nominations Being Sought

The Jane Addams College of Social Work is seeking nominations for the 2026 Pioneer Award, the college’s most prestigious honor. Submissions may come from alumni, current students, faculty and friends of the JACSW.…

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Grad Students Embed in Colleges to Improve Student Mental Health

Field instruction is an important part of the Jane Addams College of Social Work’s MSW program. It provides hands-on, real-world experience that prepares students for practice with at-risk individuals, groups, families and communities.…