Bobby Bennett is in his second year of UNE's MSW on campus program. He was recently granted the 2020 Charlene B. Rydell Scholarship, which was established in memory of Charlene Rydell, HON ’95, who dedicated much of her life to community activism and promoting social equity and justice. Past Rydell Recipients: Blair Doucette '18 Kara … Continue reading Reflections on Art, Community, and Social Justice with MSW Student, Robert (Bobby) Bennett, Jr. ’21
Alumna Dana Johnson MSW ’17 talks about life as a School Social Worker
Today, we hear from alumna, Dana Johnson MSW '17, School Social Worker at Buckfield, Maine Jr./Sr. High School: Life as a School Social Worker: I currently hold an LMSW-CC in the state of Maine, and am receiving supervision (96 hours= two years of direct supervision) through a local LCSW to be able to sit for the … Continue reading Alumna Dana Johnson MSW ’17 talks about life as a School Social Worker
Alumna, Deanna Barry ’17 provides clinical therapy services through Sweetser
Deanna Barry graduated in 2017 with her MSW and a certificate in Applied Arts and Social Justice (AASJ). She currently lives in Portland, Maine, where she works as a School-Based Clinician through Sweetser providing clinical therapy services to middle school students at Brunswick Junior High School Deanna (left) and her colleague Jess Troy (right) attending … Continue reading Alumna, Deanna Barry ’17 provides clinical therapy services through Sweetser
MSW Student, Wes Covey, builds podcast about music and social change in America
MSW student, Wes Covey, is pursing the Applied Arts and Social Justice (AASJ) certificate as part of his getting his MSW at UNE. For his final creative arts project, he's building a podcast that explores the history of music in America in relation to social change, gender expression, and racism. In one episode, he features … Continue reading MSW Student, Wes Covey, builds podcast about music and social change in America
Alumna Rebecca Santamore MSW ’20 talks about work as a Medication Assisted Treatment Counselor
Rebecca Santamore graduated in May 2020 with her MSW and a Certificate in Training in Aging and Diversity. She currently lives in Berlin, Vermont where she works as a Mental Health Clinician at Clara Martin Center. We still have $10,000 Stipends to give out for our Training in Aging and Diversity Certificate! Learn more HERE … Continue reading Alumna Rebecca Santamore MSW ’20 talks about work as a Medication Assisted Treatment Counselor