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 Spotlights

Kansas Supreme Court Chief Justice Eric Rosen

Alumni Spotlight: Kansas Supreme Court Chief Justice Eric Rosen

Eric Rosen still channels his social work education and background as he leads the Kansas Supreme Court.
Social Welfare MSW alum Jacob McKee

Alumni Spotlight: Jacob McKee

Social Welfare alum Jacob McKee is proud of his Master of Social Work degree and the path it led him on. McKee, a deputy director of improvement in the Department of Veterans Affairs' National Improvement Office, shares his experience through a variety of roles in his career.
Master of Social Work student Emma Kelley

Social Work MSW Macro Spotlight: Emma Kelley

In her work as a research project coordinator for UMKC's Urban Education Research Center, Emma Kelley, MSW 2024, combines interests in macro-level social work and program evaluation.
MSW 2025 graduate Ella Hinson

Social Work MSW Macro Alumni Spotlight: Ella Hinson

Recent KU MSW graduate Ella Hinson is putting her macro social work skills to work as an advocacy specialist with the Greater Kansas City Coalition to End Homelessness, managing a community outreach program. Hinson built skills in program administration, community practice and advocacy in the MSW macro specialization at KU.

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