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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Are you based in Washington, D.C., and thinking about graduate school? Our AM degree in social work, social policy, and social administration prepares leaders across the social sector for roles in government, direct practice, education, policy, and nonprofit management.
Crown Family School admissions representatives will be in your area on March 14 and March 17. It's a great opportunity to...
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 change.
Reuben Jonathan Miller, PhD, associate professor and 2022 MacArthur Fellow, is a sociologist, criminologist, and social worker who examines how...
Registration is now open!
Join us for Alumni Weekend & Reunion, May 1 - 2, featuring engaging programs, opportunities to reconnect with classmates and faculty, and special events celebrating reunion-year alumni.
Explore the full schedule and register today to be part of the weekend. We look forward to celebrating together!
Register today: https://cvent.me/W3bm1a
Join the University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice in Washington, D.C., for the Welcome Reception on March 16 at 6-8 p.m. EST to kick off Washington Week 2026.
This networking reception brings together alumni, partners, and current students working in policy, government, and the social sector. Share your professional journey, exchange ideas, and build...
The Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice African American Alumni Committee's 2026 Symposium, We Got Us: Our Health, Our Rights, Our Future, convened alumni, students, faculty, and community leaders to examine how we expand access to health care and strengthen mental health equity.
From keynote reflections to panel dialogue and breakout strategy sessions, the day...
Save the Date! Alumni Weekend & Reunion is May 1 - 2, 2026! We can't wait to welcome Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice alumni back for a weekend of connection, conversation, and celebration.
Mark your calendar now and stay tuned for more details on registration, speakers, and events. We hope you'll join us back on campus this spring!
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Congratulations to Gina E. Miranda Samuels, PhD, professor at the University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice, on receiving a Healing Illinois grant for the project Roots Unbound: Stories of Removal, Identity, and Return. The project centers adoptees and foster alumni of color, using storytelling, arts, and public engagement to support racial healing and...
Congratulations to Janelle R. Goodwill, PhD, Neubauer Family Assistant Professor at the University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy and Practice, on receiving the Deborah K. Padgett Early Career Achievement Award from the Society for Social Work and Research. Presented in January, the award recognizes Professor Goodwill's nationally recognized research advancing Black...
Community matters, especially in challenging times. The 2026 AAAC Symposium, We Got Us: Our Health, Our Rights, Our Future is your opportunity to join Crown Family School alumni, students, faculty, and community leaders for a day of dialogue, learning, and action.
We're thrilled be to join by this year's keynote speaker: Dr. Olusimbo Ige, Commissioner, Chicago Department of Public Health...
Congratulations to Jennifer E. Mosley, Professor at the University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice, on being named a 2026 Fellow of the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare.
Selected as one of just nine scholars nationwide, Mosley is recognized for her research examining how nonprofits, philanthropy, and government influence the design and...
Join us in Chicago for the 2026 AAAC Symposium, We Got Us: Our Health, Our Rights, Our Future. This one-day gathering will explore the intersections of health, justice, policy, and community power during a deeply polarized moment. Through a keynote speaker, panels, and interactive breakout sessions, the Crown Family School community will come together to reflect, connect, and imagine pathways...
The University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice congratulates alum Durrell Washington Sr., PhD '25, on receiving the 2026 Society for Social Work and Research Outstanding Social Work Doctoral Dissertation Award, presented at the SSWR Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. Learn more about Washington's research and the strong engagement of the Crown Family...
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.