Founded in 1920, the UNC School of Social Work is consistently ranked as one of the best in the nation. Through innovative research that improves practice and enhances education, the school searches for solutions to the challenges of poverty, mental health, violence and substance abuse.
With inspiring faculty, high-impact field placements and collaborative projects, the School of Social Work prepares social workers to make a difference.
As the school prepares to celebrate its centennial, it is working to become the leading school of social work in the nation for impact by accelerating discovery and translating knowledge into action.
Our vision is to be the leading school of social work in the nation for impact: accelerating discovery and the translation of knowledge into action.
Gary Bowen, dean and Kenan Distinguished Professor
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Carolina’s Global Social Development Innovations program is training social workers for global practice and bringing together an interdisciplinary team of researchers and scholars to improve the economic and social welfare of women, youth and their families around the world.
The National Association of Social Workers' North Carolina Chapter honored Cowell for her involvement in her community, leadership capabilities in her program and passion for macro social work through acclaimed research and policy practice.
UNC-PrimeCare is working to address the needs of people across the life span, reaching out to serve rural and underserved communities and populations in North Carolina.