Celebrate #NationalSiblingsDay with us by recognizing the powerful role brothers and sisters play in how we grieve, heal, and grow over a lifetime. #UMSSW Dr. Geoffrey Greif is advancing important work on sibling relationships and loss—examining how siblings support one another through bereavement, how grief can impact family dynamics, and what social workers can do to better center siblings’ experiences in practice. His research and teaching are helping practitioners recognize siblings as key supports in times of crisis and as individuals with their own unique grief journeys, not just “secondary” mourners. Today, we honor all siblings—including those we hold close in memory—and uplift the scholarship that deepens our understanding of their stories.

We’re proud to share that Tisha Edwards, MSW ’00, JD '01, has been appointed to the University System of Maryland Board of Regents. A two-time #UMB grad and longtime public servant, she brings deep experience advancing equity, education, and economic opportunity across Maryland. Visit https://ow.ly/5spa50YFKBf to learn more about this well-deserved honor and Regent Edwards’ leadership across Maryland.

🎉 We are proud to celebrate the 2026 UMSSW Alumni Award winners, whose leadership, innovation, and commitment to equity and social justice are transforming communities across Maryland and beyond. These leaders embody what it means to be Maryland Social Work—advancing justice, amplifying community voice, and modeling what powerful, values-driven practice looks like. 🔗 Read more about each honoree and their impact: https://ow.ly/IOY550YFb6j