School of Social Work

NEWS

headshot of Shannon Blajeski
July 21st 2023

Faculty Spotlight: Shannon Blajeski

Shannon Blajeski PhD, MSW is an Assistant Professor at Portland State’s...
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July 7th 2023

Susan Hedlund Brings Social Work Concepts to Oncology Healthcare

Every cancer story is different. Adjunct Professor Susan Hedlund MSW, LCSW,...
junghee lee
June 30th 2023

PSU welcomes Dr. Junghee Lee as Interim Dean of the School of Social Work

Portland State University is pleased to announce the appointment of Junghee...
Amy Black and Olives Erickson smile together.
June 27th 2023

How a Mother and Daughter Conquered College Together

On a rainy day in Portland, the Moda Center buzzed with excitement as Portland...
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June 20th 2023

Bethany Wallace Hired as Field Specialist

We are happy to announce that Bethany Wallace has been hired as fixed-term...
Spring published
June 8th 2023

Currently Accolades: Published/Exhibited for June 12, 2023

Martín Alberto Gonzalez, Chicano/Latino Studies faculty, published “How...
Spring presented
June 8th 2023

Currently Accolades: Presented for June 12, 2023

Lainey Sevillano, Social Work faculty, co-presented “Leveraging the Power...
Jose Coll
June 5th 2023

Jose Coll named Provost and Vice President, Academic Affairs at Western Oregon

Western Oregon University President Jesse Peters named Jose Coll, Portland...
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June 2nd 2023

Lisa Hawash Promoted to MSW Director

We are happy to announce that Lisa Hawash has been hired as the MSW Program...
Spring people
May 24th 2023

Currently Accolades: People for May 30, 2023

Staci B. Martin, Social Work faculty, appeared on the May 19 PDXPLORES...
Exploring the Impact of Community Engaged Work Through Arts-Based Methods with Child, Youth, and Family Studies Practicum Students, Community Partners, and Community Members with Staci B. Martin
May 19th 2023

Exploring the Impact of Community Engaged Work Through Arts-Based Methods with Child, Youth, and Family Studies Practicum Students, Community Partners, and Community Members with Staci B. Martin

In this episode of PDXPLORES, Staci B. Martin, Assistant Professor of...
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May 12th 2023

Jessica I. Ramirez Hired as Assistant Professor

We are happy to announce that Jessica I. Ramirez has been hired as an Assistant...