Born into Social Work: Like Moira like Daughter CSW Alumnus (MSW ’18) and her mother Moira Dugan (BSSW ’87) discuss their social work values and appreciation for The Ohio State College of Social Work. “Growing up with those values that were very much social work values guided me on what would be most important in […]

MSW Graduate (’21) Starr Davis, and her parents (both CSW Alumni) reflect on their parallel pathways to a career in social work. As a Buckeye, there is nothing more special than having a parent that also graduated from Ohio State. For ASAP student Starr Davis, she is twice as lucky, having two parents who not […]

CSW Alumnus, Donor and Campaign Committee Member Michael O’Sullivan draws the connections between social work, all careers, and healing for our society. With an impressive career that spans the last 40 years, to say Michael O’Sullivan (MSW ’80) is experienced in leadership, public service and philanthropy would be an understatement. In high school he aspired […]

Among some of our country’s most vulnerable, and marginalized, populations are New Americans. Specific to central Ohio, our immigrant and refugee residents are essential to the diversity and vitality of the city and remain critical to the social and economic development we all desire for our community.  That said, there are severe gaps in the […]

Since its charter nearly 50 years ago, The Social Work Alumni Society has remained committed to uplifting the goals and missions of The Ohio State University and College of Social Work, while also providing opportunities for alumni fellowship and support. Current president, DaVonti’ Haynes (MSW, 2018), who began serving on the Executive Committee during his […]

Nearly 40 years ago in Newark, New Jersey, four young black men made a pact that despite any life obstacles and challenges, they would all become doctors. This agreement became the basis for The Pact, a book chronicling their journey from high school to medical school graduation. Just over three years ago in Columbus, six […]

After over two decades of retirement, Dr. Beverly G. Toomey (MSW, 1974 and PhD, 1977), College of Social Work Professor Emeritus, remains deeply passionate about social change and education, especially for students aiming to open doors for the most vulnerable groups in our world. “Understanding who people are and where they come from is so […]