Founded in 1920, UNC School of Social Work (SSW) is a top 10 social work school in the nation and one of the oldest professional schools at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Our School has adopted this statement as our mission:
Our students, faculty, and staff are committed to understanding the etiology of social problems and developing and implementing evidence-informed policies and practices that address those problems. This commitment calls us to serve vulnerable and marginalized populations in North Carolina and around the world.
A gift to UNC School of Social Work is an investment in the well-being of families and communities in North Carolina and beyond. We need your help as we work to solve problems that threaten our society — substance use disorders, interpersonal violence, racism and social injustice, financial insecurity, and more.
My favorite thing about the UNC School of Social Work is the innovative research conducted by faculty and staff at the school and opportunities to learn alongside other professionals in the community through the Clinical Lecture Series.
Initiatives
Tiny Homes, Big Impact
The planned community provides affordable housing and services for adults living with persistent and severe mental illness and other health conditions. Your gift will help furnish the homes for their first residents moving in late this Spring.
PhD Program Celebrates 30 Years
In 1993, the UNC School of Social Work added a Ph.D. program to its robust educational experience, expanding the services and research we provide to the state and nation. Support of this fund provides thorough training in research methodology and data analysis for addressing both basic and applied research questions.
MSW Practicum Scholarships
Financial constraints should never stand in the way of fostering equality and inclusion. Your contribution allows us to provide scholarships to students from various backgrounds, ensuring a diverse cohort of social workers who can better understand, empathize with, and serve the needs of an increasingly diverse and complex society.
Upcoming Events
Legacy Speaker Series
Date: March 8, 2024
Location: Hybrid (The Friday Center)
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST
Cost: Free
Clinical Lecture Series
Date: April 15, 2024
Location: Hybrid (UNC School of Social Work: 325 Pittsboro St., Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3550)
Time: 12:00 –2:00 p.m. EST
Cost: $35