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UNC School of Social Work

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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: 

Advancing equity
Transforming systems
Improving lives

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. 

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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.

Gianna Seminara (she/her), MSW 2024
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Initiatives

UNC School of Social Work tiny homes

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. 

Two UNC School of Social Works grads are pictured in caps and gowns.

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. 

UNC School of Social Work Practicum students present a poster at the front of the classroom with a young child assisting.

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

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Legacy Speaker Series

Date: March 8, 2024

Location: Hybrid (The Friday Center)

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST

Cost: Free 

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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