Eberly News

The WVU School of Social Work is one of the premiere institutions in the state of West Virginia to gain an education in the field. WVU Online spoke with Jacki Englehardt, the MSW admissions and recruitment coordinator, Title IV-E coordinator and clinical instructor, as well as Mandy Weirich, MSW online program coordinator, gerontology program coordinator and service assistant professor. They discussed the school’s history, current program developments and their own professional paths that shaped their passion for social work.

A simulation game developed by the School of Social Work in the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences is the first game produced by a WVU program to be published on the Meta Quest app store.

The Hazel Ruby McQuain Graduate Scholarship invests in West Virginia residents who are committed to scholarly study or professional work that may potentially address the greatest needs of West Virginia and its citizens.

Public History and Social Work graduate students from the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences reflect on their time serving as Graduate Assistants (GAs) for WVU Libraries. Each had a unique story to tell about the skills and knowledge they gained during their experience.

In this Faculty Spotlight, we talk with Challice LaRose, BSW Online Coordinator for the new online Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program! Challice is a two-time WVU graduate with a BA in Philosophy and a Master of Social Work. This upcoming fall semester marks the launch of the BSW program’s first cohort of online students. We spoke with her to get insight into this exciting new offering and the work that goes into it.

Every year, students from across Eberly College are selected as  Outstanding Seniors and  Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistants.  Eberly Scholars are also chosen annually for a monetary award to help offset the cost of their education as they work to achieve their academic goals. Read about all three groups below.

A new collaboration between the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences and the WVU Health Sciences Center Office of Interprofessional Education is giving Bachelor of Social Work students an opportunity to join future doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and other health professionals in active learning and simulation activities, underscoring the vital role social workers play in patient care.

“West Virginia has the third highest percentage of older adults in the nation. This vital collaboration with the state Department of Human Services affirms our commitment to the University’s land-grant mission in support of West Virginia families and communities,” said Deana Morrow, principal investigator.

Providing support to West Virginia University student parents working toward graduation is Student Family Resources, a unit within Student Life dedicated to helping students with families achieve their higher education goals.

WVU Center for Resilient Communities Announces 18 Interns for 6th Annual Resilient Communities Internship