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- 12/15/2025: Congratulations 2026 Class of SSWR Fellows!
- 12/8/2025: Summary of Recent Federal Actions Affecting Social Work, Higher Education, and the Research Pipeline
- 11/21/2025: SSWR Advocacy Statement on the Department of Education’s Proposed Professional Degree Definition
- 9/25/2025: Act Now: Safeguard Indirect Cost Support for Social Work Research
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- 1/30/2026: TAKE ACTION: Dept of Ed Issues Final Rule - Reclassifying Social Work Degrees Will Harm Students, Communities, and the Profession
- 12/8/2025: Summary of Recent Federal Actions Affecting Social Work, Higher Education, and the Research Pipeline
- 11/21/2025: SSWR Advocacy Statement on the Department of Education’s Proposed Professional Degree Definition
- 9/29/2025: Protect International Students and the Future of Social Work Research.
- 9/25/2025: Act Now: Safeguard Indirect Cost Support for Social Work Research
- 9/25/2025: Congressional Funding Cuts Could Impact Our Work—Stay Informed
For Immediate Release
The Society for Social Work and Research Appoints Valerie Arendt as New Executive Director
The Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) is pleased to announce the appointment of Valerie Arendt as its new Executive Director, effective September 8, 2025. Arendt brings over a decade of experience in social work association leadership and a proven track record of strategic growth, operational excellence, and a commitment to elevate the standards of the social work profession. Learn more.
SSWR Strategic Plan 2024-2028: Learn about our new strategic plan set to inform how we address complex issues.
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The Journal of the Society for Social Work and Research is a peer-reviewed publication dedicated to presenting innovative, rigorous original research on social problems, intervention programs, and policies. [view more]