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Fireside Chat_2026 Homecoming Open House

October 16, 2026

The Howard University School of Social Work celebrated Homecoming 2026 with events that brought together national social work leaders, alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends for professional dialogue and fellowship. The week began with a Fireside Chat featuring Dr. Anthony Estreet, CEO of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), and Dr. Halaevalu F. Ofahengaue Vakalahi, President and CEO of the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Facilitated by Dean Sheara Jennings, the discussion explored the future of social work, including challenges surrounding graduate education affordability, federal student loan policies, workforce development, licensure, and professional advocacy. The celebration continued Saturday with a Homecoming Tailgate hosted by the Student Council Association, welcoming alumni from across the country and members of the Howard community for food, music, and Bison fellowship.

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October 5, 2026

Congratulations to the Howard University School of Social Work (HUSSW) community for presenting at the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) 72nd Annual Program Meeting, held October 22–25, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia. This year’s theme, “Rooted in Resilience: Honoring the Past, Grounding the Present,” provides an important backdrop for scholarship examining resilience across individuals, families, educational institutions, and broader social systems. Howard University School of Social Work faculty and doctoral scholars will contribute to this national dialogue through paper presentations, workshops, panel discussions, e-posters, and Connect Sessions.

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September 3, 2026

Howard University School of Social Work recognizes 988 Day on September 8, 2026, by highlighting efforts to expand mental health education, suicide prevention training, and access to crisis resources across campus. Through professional training and institutional advocacy, Associate Professor JaNeen Cross, Ph.D., and Professor and Dean Emerita Sandra Edmonds Crewe, Ph.D., MSW, ACSW, have advanced mental health education and resource awareness through their SAMHSA-funded grant work. Their efforts are helping prepare individuals across academic disciplines and professional roles to recognize mental health concerns, respond with greater confidence, and connect people to the appropriate support.

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August 31, 2026

The Howard University School of Social Work welcomed 150 new Master of Social Work students and five first-year doctoral students this fall, beginning an academic journey that will challenge them to deepen their knowledge, strengthen their professional practice, and consider what it truly means to be #Howard-Prepared. Held in person for students in the school’s flagship program and virtually for students in the online program, Fall 2026 MSW orientation connected incoming students with faculty, staff, alumni, University leadership, academic resources, and one another. Across both experiences, students were introduced not only to the expectations of graduate education, but also to the intellectual and professional tradition that distinguishes social work education at Howard.

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May 19, 2026

On Friday, May 8, 2026, the Howard University School of Social Work celebrated the Summer 2025, Winter 2025, and Spring 2026 graduating classes during its annual Awards and Recognition Ceremony. The event honored 180 MSW graduates and 6 Ph.D. graduates for their academic excellence, leadership, scholarship, and commitment to advancing social justice through the profession of social work. The ceremony also recognized distinguished student award recipients who exemplify the enduring strength of the Black Perspective in social work education and practice.

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March 3, 2026

Dr. Janice Berry Edwards, MSW, PhD, LICSW, received the prestigious Professional Writing Award, at the Biennial Conference of the American Association for Psychoanalysis in Clinical Social Work (AAPCSW), recognizing her prolific scholarship and contributions to clinical social work. A professor at Howard University School of Social Work and President of AAPCSW, Dr. Edwards has distinguished herself through her leadership, psychoanalytic clinical practice, and influential publications.

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March 1, 2026

The Transformation to Triumph Women’s Summit, held February 27–March 1, 2026, convened professionals, students, and community leaders at Howard University and The Gathering Spot DC in response to widespread layoffs affecting Black women. The three-day hybrid event featured sessions on civic engagement, personal branding, financial identity, leadership, contracting, and global networking. School of Social Work representatives played a central role, including welcome remarks from Dean Sheara Jennings and presentations by alumni, faculty, and students.

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February 13, 2026

In recognition of Black History Month, we are proud to spotlight Black-owned businesses across Washington, DC. Supporting Black entrepreneurs is one tangible way to honor legacy, strengthen local economies, and invest in community sustainability. Economic empowerment has long been central to Black resilience and progress. This month, we encourage our community to shop intentionally and support the businesses that help shape the cultural and economic fabric of our city.

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February 9, 2026

As we celebrate this year’s Black History Month, the Howard University School of Social Work honors Andrew Billingsley, Ph.D., a distinguished sociologist, scholar, and academic leader. His enduring legacy reflects a vision that helped shape a pivotal period in Howard University’s history, particularly within the School of Social Work and its commitment to the Black Perspective.

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HUSSW News & Highlights

Howard University School of Social Work Celebrates Homecoming 2026

HUSSW at CSWE 2026: Faculty and Student Presenters at the Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting

HUSSW Turns Mental Health Awareness Into Campus-Wide Preparedness

HUSSW Welcomes the Newest Class to the Mecca

Honoring 2026 Graduates and Student Leader Award Recipients

Dr. Janice Berry Edwards Honored at the AAPCSW Biennial Conference

Transformation to Triumph Women’s Summit Convenes Leaders, Scholars, and Community in a Collective Call to Reinvention

Honoring Black History Through Economic Empowerment

The Leadership and Legacy of Andrew Billingsley

HUSSW Publications and Leadership Awards

Howard Way Newsletter

HUSSW Monographs

Inabel Burns Lindsay Education Leadership Award

The Dig Feature Articles

Howard University Rises to No. 73 in U.S. News & World Report, Achieving Highest Overall Ranking in University History

Howard University Partners with C. Alan Bennett to Bring Barbershop and Salon to Campus

Class of 2030 Begins Howard University Journey with 14th Annual ‘Day of Service’

The Howard University Student-Led Bus Protest that Challenged Virginia’s Jim Crow Laws

For Master's Graduate Jamerson Watson, Social Work is Not Just A Profession; It's a Ministry