Practicum and Community Engagement

Post-tornado soil tests find that lead is a problem—but not a new one

May 26, 2026 • Practicum and Community Engagement, WashU Public Exchange

St. Louis is no stranger to the dangers of lead...

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Brown School honors alumni, supporters with 2026 Awards of Distinction

May 4, 2026 • Alumni, Practicum and Community Engagement

The WashU Brown School presented its 2026 Awards of Distinction...

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Chiang receives 2026 Community Impact Award

April 29, 2026 • Practicum and Community Engagement

Mei-Hsi Chiang, assistant director of evaluation and dissemination at the...

Brown School student recognized for harm reduction practicum work

April 22, 2026 • Practicum and Community Engagement, Social Work, Students

As she prepares to graduate soon with a master’s degree...

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Naseh receives William H. Danforth St. Louis Confluence Award

April 21, 2026 • Forced Migration, Practicum and Community Engagement, Social Work

By Diane Toroian Keaggy April 21, 2026 When newcomers to St. Louis...

Clark-Fox Policy Institute event bridges research, community voices to advance refugee well-being in St. Louis

April 8, 2026 • Forced Migration, Health Equity and Justice, Policy and Systems Change, Practicum and Community Engagement

A new initiative designed to accelerate the translation of academic...

Brown School to fund practicums, provide stipends for social work students

January 12, 2026 • Poverty and Economic Mobility, Practicum and Community Engagement, Social Work, Students

The Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis will...

Alumna helps North St. Louis recover six months after tornado

November 3, 2025 • Alumni, Practicum and Community Engagement, Social Work

On a bright October afternoon, sunlight filters through the blinds...

Brown School launches initiative to tackle complex problems through private-public partnerships

October 31, 2025 • Practicum and Community Engagement, WashU Public Exchange

The Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis is...

Friedman Center for Aging marks nearly 30 years of leadership, new home at Brown School

October 9, 2025 • Aging and Longevity, Practicum and Community Engagement

For nearly three decades, the Harvey A. Friedman Center for...

Brown School establishes endowed practicum award honoring Jeremy T. Goldbach’s legacy

September 18, 2025 • Education and Youth Development, Practicum and Community Engagement