CSW Alumni
Together, Buckeyes change the world. Across Ohio and around the globe, the CSW Alumni Society helps all Buckeyes stay connected, get involved and create meaningful impact on a scale few can match.

Elon Simms (BSSW ’09, MSW ’10)
Elon Simms (BSSW ’09, MSW ’10), a two-time social work graduate, 2020 Hall of Fame Recent Award recipient and world-changer extraordinaire, serves as Columbus Mayor Andrew J. Ginther’s chief of staff. Learn more about Simms’ passion for the community, why his supports CSW annually and how his social work education has helped with his success.

The Social Work Alumni Society
The Social Work Alumni Society has existed since 1972 and is a charter Society of The Ohio State University Alumni Association. The Society plays an important role in promoting and supporting the goals and mission of both The Ohio State University and the College of Social Work. Read how Alumni Society President Tamica Johnson-Thornton, MSW ’14, and Vice President Amanda Rosenblatt, MSW ’18, stay active in the college and encourages other alumni to join them.
CSW Scholarship Support
Ohio State has many resources and ways to help students and their families afford their investment in a college education. CSW provides a variety of scholarships for students pursuing degrees in the bachelor's, master's or doctoral programs.

The Anne Hayes Memorial Scholarship
Anne Hayes’ commitment to kindness and helping others shone through all facets of her life. Wife of renowned Ohio State football coach Woody Hayes and steadfast social worker, Anne treated waitresses and janitors with the same respect as university presidents and shared her generous spirit with people from all walks of life.

Catherine & David Levy – Empowering through scholarship
Catherine and David Levy see a world where social workers lead the way for many causes, making their support of our profession and college an easy choice with incredible impact.

Couple’s philanthropy affirms social workers as change agents
Rick Delaney and Carol Greco-Delaney are not College of Social Work alumni—but the couple is among the strongest supporters of students and alumni, believing that educating future social workers is key to making the world a better place.
CSW Faculty
The profession of social work is committed to fostering a better world through the application of science in ways that are innovative, significant, fair and effective. Social work research addresses real-world problems with the goal of promoting health and wellness, broadly defined, for all members of society. Together, we advance knowledge to shape a better tomorrow.

Developing innovative strategies to solve real-world problems
Placing the College of Social Work’s focus on bringing together experts in many fields to address one problem has given our researchers a novel way to solve the complex problems of our community.

Proud social worker, scholar activist and Buckeye
Dr. Jacquelyn Meshelemiah shares her incredible journey as a three-time alum, proud social worker, scholar activist and Buckeye!

Amy Krings - Climate change’s increasing global impact affects us all
Amy Krings, whose research focuses on environmental justice, speaks about how climate change’s increasing global impact affects us all and can embolden social workers, and residents, to advocate for climate solutions.

Thriving research enterprise boosts college’s impact
The College of Social Work boasts a thriving research enterprise, investigating topics ranging from youth development to aging, drug and alcohol abuse to community food systems and much more.

Mitzi Moody, JD - Connecting students with community engaged faculty
"As clinical faculty, I primarily teach for the college of social work. In this role, I like to connect students with the work they will eventually do by bringing the community into the classroom. "
CSW Students
Ohio State is where students find their place. Our caring community provides an academic environment that allows students to explore social work possibilities and develop lifelong leaders who make a difference in the world.

Sophie Gephardt (MSW/ASAP)
Sophie Gephardt is a student in the MSW Advanced Standing Alternative Program (ASAP) and currently interns at the National Association of Social Workers, Ohio Chapter.

Ramona Stephenson (CCS Placement)
Ramona Stephenson is a graduate student enrolled in the college’s Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training Program.

Sierra Smith (BSSW)
Sierra Smith is a student in the college’s bachelor’s program and currently interns at Ohio State’s Aphasia Initiative as a case manager.
Get Involved
Dean David Jenkins and Senior Director of Development Melanie Jordan share ways the CSW community is demonstrating our deep commitment to educate students, to serve and improve our communities, and to advance the social work profession through faculty research and discovery.

Dean David Jenkins talks #ImpactWeek and the CSW
Dean David Jenkins sits down with Melanie Jordan, who serves as our senior director of development, for a conversation about #ImpactWeek, the college's recent growth, reach in our community and more!