School of Social Work

Transformative Teaching Award  Alison Smith Mitchell, PhD, MSW, MAIS Assistant Professor in Social Work Congratulations to Alison Smith Mitchell, assistant professor in social work, on her selection for this year’s Transformative Teaching Award. Mitchell received her BA from Williams College, a master’s from University of Washington Jackson School of International Studies, MSW from the University […]

UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK OUTSTANDING ALUMNI AWARD The UMaine School of Social Work is seeking nominations for the 2023 Outstanding Alumni Award. The University of Maine School of Social Work Outstanding Alumni Award is intended to recognize both accomplishments and leadership in the field of social work. The contribution(s) do not need to […]

The group supports the UMaine School of Social Work mission by establishing and maintaining connections with peers and offering professional development opportunities.  The School of Social Work Group is free to join; keeps you linked to ongoing continuing education opportunities; provides professional networking; shares employment opportunities; collaborates with UMaine School of Social Work Faculty; sponsors […]

NASW Maine Chapter Welcomes New Executive Director, Chris McLaughlin The National Association of Social Workers (NASW), Maine chapter, is excited to announce Chris McLaughlin, MSW, LCSW, as our new Maine Chapter Executive Director. Chris is the founder and owner of Inspired Consulting Group, LLC. A lifelong resident of Maine, he obtained both his BA in […]

David Patrick, MSW 2019, is highlighted in the February issue of the UM Alumni Association’s newsletter.  To read more see: https://www.umainealumni.com/category-alumni/david-patrick-centering-perspective-in-innovation/

Dina Yacoubagha, MSW (2017) alumna, has secured a seat on the Bangor City Council where we know she will continue her important community work, underscore the voices of marginalized populations, and bring social work values to her policy decisions on the Council. And then provide the link: https://bangordailynews.com/2021/11/02/news/bangor/bangor-elects-dina-yacoubagha-and-returns-2-incumbents-to-city-council/

Angela Fileccia (MSW 2001) was selected for the 2021 Outstanding Alumna Award, which was presented at our virtual Awards Recognition on April 23, 2021.  Angela is the Director of Healthy Life Resources with Northern Light Acadia Healthcare.  The importance of her work has been underscored these past 15 months of the COVID-19 pandemic, during which […]

MSW alumna, Dina Yacoubagha will chair Bangor’s newly formed Racial Equity, Inclusion and Human Rights Committee. For more information see: https://bangordailynews.com/2021/02/23/news/bangor/social-worker-and-former-city-council-candidate-will-chair-bangors-new-diversity-committee/

David Patrick, who graduated from our MSW program in 2019, was a primary organizer for the rally in Bangor on June 1 in response to the death of George Floyd.  David works for the organization Racial Equity and Justice and has appeared in a number of media outlets this past week, including in the following […]

Press Release:  University of Maine Award Highlights Importance of Social Workers Bangor, Maine (May 6, 2020) —The University of Maine School of Social Work recently awarded Chris McLaughlin, LCSW, associate vice president, Community and Pediatric Services, Northern Light Acadia Hospital, with its Alumni of the Year Award. The award was established 22 years ago to […]