Alumni Stories
Our alumni make significant contributions toward improving the lives of vulnerable people. Often, that work happens behind the scenes.
Catch up on alumni stories to find out how Jayhawk Social Workers are changing lives.
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Alumni Stories: Integrated Health
Nearly 250 graduates of the Integrated Health Scholars program are now providing integrated health care to under-served communities in Kansas and western Missouri. Hear from recent graduates of the program.
More Alumni Spotlights
Alumna focuses social work career on giving voice to the voiceless
Cynthia Schendel, MSW 1983, spent her career as a clinical social worker, opening the doors of her practice to young people, families and adults. She established the Cynthia A. Schendel Scholarship in Clinical Social Work in 2020.
Graduate turns early challenges into successful social work career
John Sergent earned a BSW from KU in 1996 and an MSW in 2003. During his career, Sergent has been a program manager and a medical social worker. He overcame early challenges on the way to a successful career.
BSW alum starts nonprofit to support youth
Mel McDaniel combined her BSW education and work as an interior designer to found Marvin's Home, a nonprofit organization that furnishes homes for youths who have aged out of the foster care system.
Graduates from the MSW macro social work specialization work in agencies and nonprofits across the country. Catch up on their careers with our collection of MSW Macro Alumni Spotlights.
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