Alumni Stories Collection

Read features and news about Jayhawk Social Workers.
John Sergent, right, with his partner

John Sergent, BSW 1996, MSW 2003

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.

Cynthia Schendel smiles with her two young children at her MSW graduation

Cynthia Schendel, MSW 1983

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.

Mel McDaniel hugs her dog in a yard

Mel McDaniel, BSW

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.