📆 Mark your calendars! The Office of Applied Gerontology is hosting a virtual open house Oct. 28 at 1 p.m. Learn about: ✨ Age-friendly communities ✨ Scholarships ✨ Undergraduate and graduate programs ✨ The Student Gerontology Association 📌 More details to come. We hope you join us!

The Department of Social Work at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is seeking to fill one full-time tenured or tenure-track, open rank faculty position. wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UW_Milwaukee...

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Helen Bader School of Social Welfare invites applications for the position of Program Director for a new Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) program, launching in Fall 2026. wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UW_Milwaukee...

Healthcare professionals, join us Monday, Oct. 13, for the Southeastern Wisconsin Caregiving Symposium. Explore the needs of the most hidden and vulnerable caregivers – children, youth and young adults. Social Work Professor Melinda S. Kavanaugh to keynote. Register: bit.ly/3UVyuWm

"I always studied where I was going, but you can’t really know a place until you are there." uwm.edu/news/one-yea... #studyabroad

The #UWM University Center at Waukesha County Technical College offers streamlined credit transfers, admission support and coursework in high-demand fields like business and #socialwork. www.fox6now.com/news/uwm-uni...

Undergrad social work students develop skills to assess and screen those at risk of dying by suicide. #SuicidePrevention #socialworkers #MentalHealthAwareness uwm.edu/news/new-mic...

The Office of Applied Gerontology's annual free WEAAD webinar is June 11 from 9-11:30 a.m. Join us as we explore the theme "Financial Exploitation: Ethical and Legal Considerations for Older Adults." Visit bit.ly/OAG2025WEAAD or scan the QR code to register!

LUKi & the Lights was created to help children around the world understand #ALS in an easily accessible way. uwm.edu/news/uwm-pro...

By supporting the Helen Bader School of Social Welfare this #414forUWM Giving Days, you are investing in the future of compassionate, skilled professionals, who will strengthen our communities for years to come!

Artistic Representations of Aging 2025 will be held on May 2 at the UWM Student Union! This free event features a photo exhibition, free film screening, and expert talkback. See you there!

Research is everywhere—and it impacts us all. www.jsonline.com/story/opinio...

Through aging together project, #UWM researcher finds significant reduction in relational ageism - defined as concerns about being judged by others based on your age. #ageism #agingtogether @uwmappgero.bsky.social fortune.com/well/article...

Explore the incarceration system and its impact on individuals within the context of UWM and Wisconsin. States of #incarceration Feb. 24 to March 14. uwm.edu/set/from-inc...

Social Work Assistant Professor Andrew Steward's research brings together people 50+ for candid conversations on aging and ageism. www.nextavenue.org/how-the-agin... @uwmappgero.bsky.social

UW-Milwaukee's College of Community Engagement & Professions seeks a dedicated Academic Advisor to support student success and academic growth! 🌟Guide students and make a difference in higher education! Learn more: jobs.uwm.edu/postings/39953

We're hiring! The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) invites applications for four open-rank, tenure-line faculty positions as part of our Healthy People and Populations Cluster Hire Initiative. jobs.chronicle.com/job/37781311

Congratulations to all of our #SSWR2025 presenters! Learn more about the Helen Bader School at SSWR: uwm.edu/socialwelfar...

The UWM Helen Bader Office of Applied Gerontology is now accepting submissions for the 2025 Artistic Representations of Aging Photo Competition! UWM students, alumni, and community members are encouraged to participate. Submissions are due by March 4. More information here: uwm.edu/socialwelfar...

Young adult caregivers face unique challenges and lack targeted support. "They fall into every potential crack that exists," says HBSSW social work professor Melinda S. Kavanaugh. www.npr.org/2024/12/23/n...

UWM researchers presented at the Gerontological Society of America's Annual Scientific Meeting in Seattle. #GSA2024 @uwmappgero.bsky.social

Social Work Assistant Professor Andrew Steward: "We really need to ramp up the training across the board for all medical professionals to have competence in working with older people." #ageism #healthcare www.wpr.org/shows/larry-...

(Posting a few recent entries as we migrate from X ...) Thank you @midwesterncja.bsky.social for another great conference! #MCJA2024 #criminaljustice #criminology

In October, the student gerontology group at #UWM hosted an event on the older adult LGBTQ+ community. @uwmappgero.bsky.social uwm.edu/socialwelfar...