2024 Table of contents
Features
Dean Gary S. Cuddeback reflects on a year of UNdeniable excellence and UNequaled momentum.
Mental health + international social work in the spotlight
Two new student-centered initiatives are leveraging faculty expertise to respond to student interest, to help fill professional pipelines and to create growth opportunities for the School of Social Work
The School of Social Work remembers the UNwavering dedication and zest for life that Florence Z. "Flossie" Segal embodied. The former faculty member, who passed away in April at age 99, brought color and light everywhere she went, often in her bright yellow VW Beetle convertible.
UNrivaled additions: Meet our new faculty
The School of Social Work welcomes five UNrivaled additions to our teaching ranks: assistant professors Daniel Baslock, Ph.D.; Christina Huerta, Ph.D.; and Yifan Lou, Ph.D.; and assistant professors in teaching Erica Jackson, M.S.W., LCSW; and Klara Prachar, M.S.W., LCSW.
2023-2024 Academic Year Video Review
Sections
Student Excellence – Unmatched Potential: Meet two award-winning students from the B.S.W. Program; graduates in VCU's Cultural Achievement Ceremonies; student researchers; and award-winning doctoral students and recent graduates.
Faculty-Staff Excellence – Unsurpassed Expertise: 60-year legacy of retiring faculty; an anti-racist class focus; writing assistance; and faculty-staff presentations and honors.
Research Excellence – Uncovering a Deeper Understanding: Student-engaged participatory research; a career-defining faculty honor; working to end youth homelessness.
Alumni-Donor Excellence – Unstoppable Drive: Honoring alumni and community partners; celebrating Social Work Month; stories of generous donor support.
About this report
Welcome to our fourth VCU School of Social Work annual report (2024). We are recapping the 2023-2024 academic year and celebrating the accomplishments of our faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members.