U of U Master of Social Work student Erica Gebbia reflects on endurance sports and championing community needs ahead of her philanthropic solo ultramarathon and the NYC Marathon.

College of Social Work staff and faculty have been volunteering with the Meals on Wheels program for over a decade. Recently, Salt Lake County honored the team with an award for outstanding volunteer service. In this story, longtime volunteers reflect on their service to older adults in the Avenues.

Ahead of her keynote at the 2025 Utah Criminal Justice Conference (May 19 & 20), social worker Dr. Pettus shares insights from her career dedicated to advancing justice through data-informed approaches—and why investing in wellbeing over punishment is more urgent than ever.