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Howard University School of Social Work is proud to showcase its commitment to advancing research and scholarship at the 29th Annual Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) Conference. This year’s               conference theme, “Strengthening Social Impact through Collaborative Research,” aligns with Howard’s 
commitment to advancing knowledge and solutions to address the most pressing social issues. Our faculty and students will highlight critical research topics, including intimate partner violence, mental health, 
leadership in public housing, and culturally attuned social work practice. We are honored to contribute to this esteemed platform.

Congratulations to India Long, a first-year MSW student, for being recognized as a recipient of the Black Women Thriving East of the River Healthcare Scholarship Award.

Through this award, India becomes part of a dedicated network striving to enhance healthcare access and address longstanding disparities in Washington, D.C., with a particular focus on neighborhoods east of the Anacostia River.

Dr. Altaf Husain, Associate Professor and Chair of the Community, Administration, and Policy Practice concentration, has been named the 2024–2025 Diversity Center Scholar by the CSWE Center for Diversity and Social & Economic Justice. This prestigious appointment reflects Dr. Husain’s dedication to promoting diversity and justice within social work education. His leadership and contributions to macro social work are invaluable, and we are honored to see his work recognized at a national level through this appointment.

Dr. Cudore L. Snell, Assistant Provost for International Programs and Professor at Howard University School of Social Work, has been named to the Fulbright Specialist Roster! This prestigious honor connects Dr. Snell with opportunities to share his expertise globally and collaborate on impactful social work initiatives. He aims to work with universities in South Africa, focusing on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders and prevention research. The HU School of Social Work congratulates Dr. Snell on being awarded a Fulbright Specialist for the 2024-2027 term.

We’re honored to recognize the contributions of our Howard University School of Social Work (HUSSW) faculty and students who presented at the 2024 Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Annual Planning Meeting. Each presenter/panelist shared invaluable insights and led impactful discussions on key issues shaping the future of social work. 

Howard University School of Social Work proudly announced that MSW student Ebony Dukes Wilcox and Doctoral student Hannan Hijazi have been selected as recipients of the 2024-2025 CSWE Minority Fellowship Program (MFP). This fellowship, an initiative of the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), supports emerging leaders dedicated to improving mental health and substance abuse services for underserved communities.

The DC Department of Human Services (DHS) in collaboration with the Community Partnership for the Prevention of Homelessness (TCP), Pathways to Housing DC, and Howard University’s School of Social Work launched the pioneering Peer Case Management Institute. As covered by the Washington Post, The Washington Informer, and WTOP, the Peer Case Management Institute graduated its first cohort on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. The graduates, once homeless themselves, have completed the comprehensive training program and are now equipped with the skills and knowledge to serve as case managers in the homeless service system. 

Founding Dean of School of Social Work Inabel Burns Lindsay, a Social Justice Champion and Innovative Leader

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