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BSW Students Honored for Academic Achievement

Eight BSW students were honored at the recent Stony Brook University Academic Achievement Award ceremony, which acknowledged students who maintained a 4.0 GPA for at least two semesters with a cumulative GPA of 3.85 or higher.

Less than 250 students were recognized for this achievement, representing less than 1% of the SBU undergraduate student body. Recognized among the SSW students were Cenia Larios, Ericka Marrero, Gianna Juliano, India Carranza, Mackenzie Evans, Samuel Ramos, Chloe Somontin, and Marie Yamamoto. Congratulations!

Recognizing outstanding dedication and contributions of our students and instructors within the Practicum Education program. Let's celebrate those who have exemplified excellence and commitment in practicum!

Award Categories:

1. Outstanding Practicum Student Award - Honors a student at any level (BSW Senior, 1st

year MSW, 2nd year/Advanced Standing) who has demonstrated exceptional skills,

integrity, and compassion in their practicum placement.

2. Practicum Instructor of the Year - Celebrates a practicum instructor who has provided

exemplary supervision, mentorship, and guidance

3. Nomination Process:

Please click the links below to submit your nominations by April 18:

Nominate your Practicum Instructor/Supervisor

(this is the form to be filled out by student)

Nominate your Student

(this is the form to be filled out by Instructor/Supervisor)

FACULTY NEWS

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SSW Professor Featured in Morning Grounds, Morning Rounds SBM Video Series

Dr. Michelle Ballan, Professor and Associate Dean for Research, SSW, Professor, Department of Family, Population & Preventive Medicine and Director of the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and related Disabilities (LEND) Program, was a featured guest on Morning Grounds, Morning Rounds with Dr. William Wertheim, Executive Vice President, Stony Brook Medicine, discussing her research and practice focus on the health and well-being of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

STUDENT NEWS

Amanda Lisanti, BSW '2025 was sworn in as the Second Chief of the Lindenhurst Fire Department on Tuesday, April 1. Amanda is a volunteer EMT for the department. (pictured 3rd from right)

ALUMNI NEWS

Congratulations to Emily Murphy, LMSW, former CPPSA student and 2020 SSW graduate who was recently sworn in as a Port Jefferson Free Library trustee!

GRADUATION

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UPCOMING

WHAT IT TAKES TO HEAL BOOK CLUB

Meeting Thursdays:

May 1, 8 pm

May 8, 8 pm

Open to All!

Join us on Zoom here

FEATURED SPEAKER:

TROI MCKENZIE,

MSW/MPH STUDENT

JOIN US!

Panel Discussion featuring MSW/MPH student, Troi McKenzie

Through the Eyes of a Social Work Graduate Student: Social Work,

Policy & Hope

MAY 15, 6:30-8:30 PM

A discussion on policy advocacy at both the macro and micro levels, community organizing, and the importance of hope/self-care during such tumultuous times from the perspective of a current social work graduate student.

Event held virtually via Zoom.

OPPORTUNITIES

OMH Pipeline

Application portal is live, and applications are due by Friday, April 18

More information and application.

2025-2026 SAMHSA funded CSWE MFP Award is now open!

MSW fellowship Opportunity for Final Year or Advanced Standing Master of Social Work Students Committed to Mental Health Services to Underserved Communities.

All current first year students who meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply by the May 19 deadline.

Did You Know?

For 6 years, at least 1 of our MSW students has been awarded and they benefited greatly from the mentorship, free professional development opportunities, attendance to CSWE conference, and generous stipend during their second year.

Interested students can also contact

Dr. Melissa Bessaha at Melissa.Bessaha@stonybrook.edu

More information about applying can be found here.