Alumni
As an alum, you don't just become a member of the 8,000 Crown Family School graduates working in countless ways to create a more just, equitable, and human society. You are also part of the greater University of Chicago alumni community. Comprised of more than 180,000 individuals, our alumni are shaping the world, from literature to economics to theoretical physics and beyond.
Make sure your alumni information is up-to-date so that you don't miss out on anything happening in your communities.
See all the opportunities available through our Professional Development Program where you can continue to grow and make real, tangible change in the world.
There are so many ways to give Crown Family School your time to help others: support current students, strengthen your relationship with the alumni community, and advocate for the School to name a few.
The Crown Family School Alumni Association has been the link between the School and alumni like you since 1929. It is your connection to the reunions, professional development events, and volunteer opportunities that enrich your life and promote the ongoing success of the school and its students.
Save the dates for our next Alumni Weekend, May 16-19, 2024. We hope that you can join us!
Learn more about our Alumni Awards and find out how you can nominate your fellow alumni.
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Exciting research from the University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice! Scholars Susan J. Lambert, PhD, and Julia R. Henly, PhD, with co-authors Resha Swanson-Varner, Hyojin Cho, and Yuxi He, explore the impact of Fair Workweek \(FWW\) laws on retail and food service workers in Chicago, Seattle, and New York City.
Their findings highlight how these laws...
With the holiday season upon us, many are not thinking about how this time of year affects incarcerated women and their families. Learn more about Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice faculty member Gina Fedock, PhD, and her expertise on the emotional strain, disrupted caregiving, and barriers to connection experienced by women who are incarcerated.
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Have you ever imagined what it would take to create meaningful change in your community?
The AM degree at the University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice prepares students to engage with individuals, families, and systems to address today's most pressing social challenges. Connect with the admissions team at an upcoming information session to learn how this...
Thank you—you did it!!
Because of your generosity, we succeeded our fundraising goal and unlocked the full $15,000 matching gift supporting our Student Emergency Fund. Together, we are strengthening the safety net that helps students stay on track when life gets tough, supporting them on their journey to becoming changemakers.
We're grateful for every single gift and for the community that...
Today’s the Day: Giving Tuesday is here!
Every gift made today will be matched up to $15,000, doubling your impact towards our Student Emergency Fund and supporting students facing unexpected emergencies.
Your gift of $25 today turns into $50 that can cover a student’s utility bill for a month, and your $150 gift turns into a $300 flight home for a struggling student. Let’s come together...
November is Adoption Awareness Month in Illinois! In the past decade, more than 20,000 children have found loving, stable homes. Darcey Merritt, PhD, faculty member at University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy and Practice, has expertise in child welfare and methods to support adoptive families in helping children thrive in safe, stable homes.
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Apply early. Plan ahead. Open more doors.
Submit your application to the University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice by the December 1 Early Action deadline to secure early review, improved scholarship opportunities, and added time to prepare for graduate study.
If you’re ready to advance your impact, start your application today: https://ow.ly/qjAC50XurpU...
In the News Flashback: Angela S. Garcia, PhD, discussed the widespread fear sparked by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids in Chicago’s immigrant communities on July 17, 2025, in Borderless Magazine, months before ICE operations escalated into Operation Midway Blitz on September 8, 2025. Read more here: https://ow.ly/4fQu50Xs2kW
This National Caregivers Month, learn more about Zhiying Ma, PhD, an assistant professor at the Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice, whose work explores how families, communities, and governments share responsibility for mental health care. Her new book, Between Families and Institutions, examines the intersections of family, psychiatry, and state governance in...
Looking to elevate your practice? Join the Contextually-Focused Dialectical Behavior Therapy Fellowship at the Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice. This unique fellowship provides practitioners with the opportunity to expand their skills, strengthen their networks, and engage in transformative learning. ✅ Registration now open! https://ow.ly/pjaA50X5M0M Please share with...
Energy and excitement filled Edith Abbott Hall last week as the Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice welcomed new students eager to lead with purpose, and tackle inequities. Current students participated in the momentum, sharing their journeys to inspire change and shape the future. It’s just the beginning of an impactful year. Explore student life here: https://lnkd.in...
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy and Practice faculty member Janelle R. Goodwill, PhD, develops resources to improve mental health care access through her work and research. In a recent letter to the Chicago Tribune, she emphasized that not only homicide but also suicide continues to take lives in Chicago, stressing the importance of...
Our teaching, research, and service allow us to work toward a more just and human world. Your support expands our reach and deepens our impact. Find out how you can give to the Crown Family School today.