Michael A. Lindsey, PhD, MSW, MPH, Dean of NYU Silver School of Social Work and an Aspen Institute Fellow, will deliver the 2026 Rutgers School of Social Work Convocation address on Monday, May 18.
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When you’re born, there are caregivers to help bring you into this world.
And when you die, Diana Griebell believes there should be caregivers to help you leave it.
Griebell, 57, who is graduating in May from Rutgers-New Brunswick School of Social Work with a master’s degree in social work and certification in aging and health, has been providing end-of-life care as a certified death doula since 2020.
Jennifer Moon doesn’t spend much time wondering how she manages everything on her plate. Instead, she focuses on moving forward.
“I don’t think about it,” she said. “I just do it.”
Samuel McIntyre, an undergraduate student studying at Rutgers School of Social Work, is one of the record 20 students across Rutgers University who was awarded the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship earlier this year. The award empowers students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad, fostering mutual understanding between the United States and other countries.
Katie Bisaha, a second-year MSW/MPH dual degree student at Rutgers School of Social Work, is living proof that a following a nontraditional path can lead to powerful, purpose-driven work.
Michael Turner MSW'24 had about a decade of experience working at Volunteers of America Delaware Valley when he decided to pursue a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree at Rutgers University. As Turner progressed in his studies, he was promoted to program director, taking on a more administrative role that involved supervising clinical staff and operations, as well as gathering, analyzing, and reporting data. When the time came to fulfill the MSW’s practicum requirement, Turner identified a unique and valuable opportunity: he could complete his practicum at his own workplace. This arrangement resulted in an immersive, hands-on educational experience for Turner, while also providing significant value and actionable insights for his organization.