Social Welfare Alumni & Friends
Graduates from the University of Kansas School of Social Welfare join a network of more than 9,000 Jayhawk Social Workers.
Explore alumni stories, learn about resources for KU social work alumni, and find out how to give back to the School of Social Welfare.
Alumni Stories
Our alumni make significant contributions toward improving the lives of vulnerable people. Often, their work happens behind the scenes. Read alumni spotlights to find out how Jayhawk Social Workers are changing lives.
Alumni Spotlights
Social Work Career Spotlight: Social Work Case Manager
Carlie Sauntry, a BSW and MSW graduate, supports clients at the University of Kansas Health System Addiction Clinic as a case manager.
Social Work Career Spotlight: Crisis Services Specialist
Brett Barney, KU BSW 2021, works to help individuals with disabilities settle in homes and develop life skills. Learn more about their career path.
PhD Spotlight: Kortney Carr
Dr. Kortney Carr will tell you that her journey to social work is a surprising one. She got her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Central Missouri and didn’t see social work as her initial path. But Dr. Carr cites the wellness of Black men, trauma and hope as her scholarly interests.
Alumni Spotlight: Latrese Kabuya
Making hard topics digestible is at the core of Kabuya’s social work journey. Her leap of faith took her from a place where mental health was taboo to a career where she helps families in need.
Giving Back
Now more than ever, we need well-trained social workers and social work researchers.
Gifts to the School of Social Welfare with help change social work practice and social policy to support greater dignity, respect and empowerment for the people and communities served by the social work profession.
Resources for Alumni
KU School of Social Welfare alumni have access to continuing education events presented by the School's Center for Community Engagement and Collaboration (CCEC).
Events for Social Welfare Alumni
