A Message from Dr. Susan Reay, Director
Welcome to the Grace Abbott School of Social Work at the University of Nebraska at Omaha! Our program is committed to preparing compassionate and skilled social workers through hands-on learning, strong community partnerships, and dedicated faculty support. We take pride in empowering students and alumni to make meaningful contributions in the field through service, research, and continued professional growth. We invite you to connect with us, explore our campus and resources, and join our community of learners and leaders in social work.
Sincerely,
Dr. Susan Reay, LICSW
Director
Grace Abbott School of Social Work
Carrying Abbott Forward
The Grace Abbott School of Social Work is named for native Nebraskan and social reformer, Grace Abbott. Abbott's social activism and writings contributed to programs that safeguarded mothers and families, protected immigrants from abuse, and rescued child laborers. Today, that tradition is embodied in students, faculty and proud alumni.
There’s a reason to choose social work. Answering a call to service changes more than one life—it has a ripple effect, first touching one person and eventually an entire community. The Grace Abbott School of Social Work educates professional social workers who engage with diverse communities and promote social change.
The ripple effect we speak of often starts with a macro focus. Our students regularly engage with state lawmakers and government officials concerning issues of policy and advocacy that ultimately affect positive change for individuals, families and community groups. The Grace Abbott School of Social Work welcomes traditional and non-traditional students to study in multiple areas of social work practice. The common thread among our diverse student population is a heart for service.
Our Annual Report
To further explore our mission in action and the impact of our work, we invite you to review our most recent annual report. It highlights key achievements, student and community partnerships, faculty contributions, and our ongoing commitment to advancing the field of social work.