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Congratulations to @[Kent Burbank](urn:li:person:lKrcdjYSJy), AM'96, recipient of a 2026 Milestone Achievement Award. This award recognizes Crown Family School alumni from milestone reunion classes for their outstanding contributions to social sector service and for embodying social work values. Kent's career in nonprofit leadership and public service has focused on advancing social justice...

Congratulations to Mary K. Kaess, AM'71, recipient of a 2026 Milestone Achievement Award. This award recognizes Crown Family School alumni from milestone reunion classes for their outstanding contributions to social sector service and for embodying social work values. After a 36-year career as a Chicago Public Schools social worker, Mary has continued her lifelong commitment to children and...

Congratulations to @[Joanne Medak](urn:li:person:YMbG569P86), AM'74, recipient of the 2026 Volunteer Leadership Award. This award recognizes a Crown Family School alum for exceptional long-term service to the School through volunteerism, philanthropy, and mentorship. Joanne has spent more than a decade volunteering her time and leadership to support the Crown Family School community, while...

Congratulations to @[Julissa Gutierrez \(she/her/hers\)](urn:li:person:dosiqlSGKj) , AM'06, recipient of the 2026 Social Impact Award. This award recognizes a Crown Family School alum who has made exceptional early-career contributions to social change through leadership, innovation, and commitment to the field. As Chief Diversity Officer for New York State, Julissa has led transformative...

Congratulations to Colonel @[David Rabb](urn:li:person:4YSvDxZfdM), AM'85, recipient of the 2026 Edith Abbott Award. This award recognizes a Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice alum for distinguished service to society and outstanding professional contributions, reflecting exceptional leadership, innovation, and a lasting commitment to the School. Across more than four...

We're thrilled to announce that Gabriela Zapata-Alma, LCSW, CADC \(they/elle\) will deliver this year's Rhoda G. Sarnat Lecture during Alumni Weekend! A lecturer at the Crown Family School and Associate Director of the National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma, and Mental Health, Gabriela brings 20 years of experience as a liberation-centered clinician, educator, and national expert.

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UChicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice faculty member Harold Pollack, PhD, is quoted in a Seattle Times investigation examining Seattle's 911 Nurse Navigation program following a prolonged ambulance delay. The story raises important questions about safety, oversight, and how emergency response systems can better protect patients. Learn more about Professor Pollack...

Global health is at a turning point! For decades, the United States has helped shape global health systems through research, funding, and coordinated response. As that role shifts, critical questions emerge: Who is stepping in, what gaps remain, and how prepared is the global community for the next crisis?

In recognition of World Health Day, the University of Chicago Crown Family School of...

Be part of the conversation on global child mental health during a half-day symposium hosted by the UChicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice. Join leading health experts to share innovative research and practical solutions shaping care and improving well-being for children and families worldwide.

Register for this free event today! https://ow.ly/mR8550YzWYy

Flashback Friday:
In recognition of National Social Work Month, we're highlighting Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice experts whose research addresses complex social challenges and informs data-driven policy and practice.

Alida Bouris, PhD, Associate Professor, studies global health and development, focusing on HIV prevention, adolescent health, and the role of families...

This Social Work Awareness Month, we reflect on where Social Work began and why it still matters. This short video traces the origins of social work at the University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy and Practice, and the enduring impact of a field grounded in research, policy, and practice.

Watch the Video: https://lnkd.in/gmKZ\_wSH

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Flashback Friday:
In recognition of National Social Work Month, we're highlighting Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice experts whose research addresses complex social challenges and informs data-driven policy and practice.

Gina Miranda Samuels, PhD, Crown Family School Professor, studies transracial adoption, foster care, and the experiences of multiracial individuals...