Rutgers University mourns the passing of Dr. Elfriede (Elfi) Galanter Schlesinger, former dean and longtime professor at Rutgers School of Social Work. Dr. Schlesinger passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025, at the age of 96.
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Rutgers School of Social Work faculty members are a dynamic community of leaders – tenured professors and pre-tenure partners advancing the field of social work through original, published research; professors of professional practice and teaching and lecturers who are actively working in local communities and bringing those experiences into the classroom.
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The Rutgers School of Social Work community is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Professor Emerita Isabel Wolock, who died on May 30, 2025, at the age of 97 in Metuchen, New Jersey. A revered scholar, mentor, and colleague, Dr. Wolock leaves behind a legacy of unwavering commitment to social work education and a profound impact on generations of students and faculty.
A Rutgers analysis of medical records reveals sharp disparities in use of drug addiction services based on insurance type
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Rutgers School of Social Work’s faculty actively engage in original research to advance the field. They conduct, publish, and share research that promotes social and economic justice and strengthens individual, family, and community well-being in the diverse and increasingly global environment of New Jersey and beyond.