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Noor Paracha Hayat Found Home at Loyola
Noor Paracha Hayat gave the student address at the School of Social Work's commencement ceremony in May 2026, reflecting on her journey that led her to Loyola.
Ren Horst Awarded 2026 President's Medallion
As this year鈥檚 recipient of the President鈥檚 Medallion, Ren is recognized not only for her academic excellence, but for the lived experience, cultural grounding, and unwavering purpose that inform her work in social services.
Loyola professor spotlights mental health on campus
As demand rises for mental health resources on college campuses, Loyola serves students with evidence-based resources. School of Social Work Professor Jonathan Singer, Ph.D. is leading the way.
Introducing Three New Faculty Members
We are pleased to welcome three outstanding scholars and educators as new full-time faculty members: Shannon Dunn, Ph.D., Amzie Moore II, Ph.D., and LaTasha Smith, Ph.D. Each brings a deep commitment to social work education, innovative research agendas, and a passion for teaching and mentorship that aligns with Loyola鈥檚 mission and values.
SSWR Conference 2026 Presentations
More than 40 presentations from School of Social Work faculty, students, and alumni were accepted for presentation at the Society for Social Work and Research Conference 2026. Find out when and where you can see them.
Building Bridges Through Bilingual Social Work
Loyola University Chicago鈥檚 Online Bilingual Master of Social Work (MSW) program is preparing a new generation of compassionate, culturally responsive social workers capable of navigating systemic barriers and providing critical care in both English and Spanish.
Dr. Abha Rai Named Top 2% Scientist
Assistant Professor Abha Rai, Ph.D., MSW was recently named to the prestigious Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientist List for 2025, a global ranking that honors the world's most influential researchers.
CADC Grant Renewed
The School of Social Work is excited to announce a $452,000 grant for the Certificate in Alcohol and Other Drug Counseling (CADC) Workforce Expansion Program. The grant was renewed for the third year by the Illinois Certification Board and the Illinois Department of Human Services/Division of Substance Use Prevention and recovery.
Serving Those Who Served: A Day in the Life of a VA Social Worker
Join us November 5 for our panel discussion collaboration with Military Veteran Student Services and the Jesse Brown Veterans Association.
Loyola University Chicago鈥檚 School of Social Work celebrated the grand opening of its new Behavioral Health Simulation Lab on Friday, October 17, marking a major milestone in the University鈥檚 commitment to advancing behavioral health education and training.
Maribel Lopez, Ed.D. Recognized with President's Volunteer Service Award
Professor Maribel Lopez was recognized with the prestigious award in May for her impressive volunteer work
Goutham M. Menon, PhD, Appointed Dean of the School of Social Work
Goutham M. Menon, PhD, has been appointed as the dean of the School of Social Work. He will join Loyola on July 1 from the University of Nevada-Reno, where he serves as director of the School of Social Work.
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Benjamin Marton: Empowering youth to be advocates for change
Marton, who is one of this year's President's Medallion recipients, is studying for his master鈥檚 degree in social work, serves as a graduate and research assistant for two professors, is the president of the School of Social Work Student Organization, and works several days a week as an intern at Loyola Community and Family Services.
Active alumni presented with Damen Award
Licensed social worker Daniel Kill is a long-time advocate for mental health
"Social work education is the future of all academic teaching, even if most academicians don鈥檛 know it yet. It mixes training in social theory with mandatory hours of work in the field, putting those theories decidedly into practice -- something that most students clamor for."
SSW Alum and Adjunct Faculty Member Honored as Emerging Leader of the Year
In celebration of Social Work Month, Loyola SSW's very own Sarah Buino has been honored as the Emerging Leader of Year by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW)-Illinois Chapter for her exceptional work as a clinician and leadership in promoting social justice and social change.
Loyola Faculty, Staff, Students and Alumni Present at the Society for Social Work and Research Annual Meeting
Join us during the SSWR 23rd Annual Conference in San Francisco, CA from January 16 - 20, 2019. Attend to our faculty, students and alumni talks. We have included a copy of the presentations. On January 18, our school will be hosting a reception and we hope to see you there.
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Students are invited to apply for induction into Alpha Sigma Nu (A危N), the national Jesuit honor society.
Students of any religious denomination or none at all, are welcome; nominees need not be Roman Catholic or Christian. All applications will be reviewed by the School of Social Work鈥檚 Alpha Sigma Nu committee and candidates will be notified regarding final selection. Qualifications for selection include scholarship, Loyola credit hours completed, service, loyalty, and commitment to Jesuit ideals for higher education. Students inducted into Alpha Sigma Nu shall have completed one-half of their degree requirements at the time of induction (fall 2018) and be ranked in the top of their class (4.0 Cum GPA for Graduate Students and top 15% of your class for Undergraduate Students). You must also still be enrolled in the program at the time of induction (fall 2019).
Loyola University Chicago inducts fewer than 5% of its students each year, so it considers Alpha Sigma Nu to be one of the highest honors the University can bestow. Your selection for Alpha Sigma Nu would establish you as one of the best and brightest students among the 28 Jesuit colleges and universities in the US. However, you must complete and submit your web-based application if you wish to be considered further for this honor.
The link to the 2019-2020 Alpha Sigma Nu Online Application is and the application deadline for Alpha Sigma Nu is 5 pm, Monday, May 13, 2019.
Please scroll down to visit the important topics below:
- More information about Alpha Sigma Nu
- Attend ASN Information Night
- Letters of Recommendation Needed, if Any
- Attendance at Alpha Sigma Nu Induction Ceremony October 27, 2019
- Membership Cost
- Reaching out with Additional Questions
Alpha Sigma Nu Executive Board is sponsoring an Information Session: 鈥淎SN App 101鈥� at 11:00 AM, Saturday, February 23, 2019 at Damen Den, Damen Student Center, Lake Shore Campus, to provide more information to prospective Alpha Sigma Nu candidates. Refreshments will be provided and Dr. Jo Ann Rooney has been invited to attend.
We look forward to reviewing your application and references!
Sincerely,
Goutham Menon, Dean and Professor
Loyola University Chicago, School of Social Work