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Student & Alumni Testimonials

Wurzweiler School of Social Work

Our students and alumni are at the heart of our school. They use the skills learned from their advanced practice methods to create change in and out of the classroom. See what they have to say about their MSW experience.

Allysha Bryant 
Allysha Bryant 
MSW/PhD Student

“The faculty do so many things outside of just teaching — they consult on cases and do all these really wonderful powerful things that help to propel us forward as a nation."


Joanna Greenberg
Joanna Greenberg
MSW Alumni

“What drew me to Wurzweiler is that we’re the only group work major in the country. I thought that I need to have that background and that foundation"


Carl Custer
Carl Custer
MSW Student

“I found an internationally-acclaimed university with staff who literally wrote the books that I will be studying. Wurzweiler for me was a very direct and current way to re-learn the whole systems of social work."


Mavis Smith
Mavis Smith
LCSW, PhD Student, Anticipated Graduation '27

"What drew me to Yeshiva University was the opportunity to partner with mentors who have dedicated their lives to discovering evidence based mental health treatment for vulnerable populations."

Ashley Baglieri
Ashley Baglieri
LCSW-R, CASAC DSW student, Anticipated Graduation May ‘25

"I was looking for an education that would elevate my social work skills clinically, academically, and administratively. The DSW program at Wurzweiler is just that!"


 

Lakisha Hamilton
Lakisha Hamilton
LMSW, DSW Student, Anticipated Graduation May ‘25

"When attending the open house, I was drawn to Wurzweiler due to trauma practice being part of the DSW curriculum. With this knowledge base, my work with children in schools could be impactful."


 

Sabina Saleh
Sabina Saleh
LCSW, DSW Student, Anticipated Graduation December 2025

"I was drawn to Wurzweiler's DSW program because of its focus on clinical practice, which is a passion of mine. I also love the flexibility of remote and hybrid classes and the resources offered, such as mentorship support, financial scholarships, and access to NYC-based programs and professors."


 

Allysha Bryant 
Allysha Bryant 
MSW/PhD Student

“The faculty do so many things outside of just teaching — they consult on cases and do all these really wonderful powerful things that help to propel us forward as a nation."


Joanna Greenberg
Joanna Greenberg
MSW Alumni

“What drew me to Wurzweiler is that we’re the only group work major in the country. I thought that I need to have that background and that foundation"


Carl Custer
Carl Custer
MSW Student

“I found an internationally-acclaimed university with staff who literally wrote the books that I will be studying. Wurzweiler for me was a very direct and current way to re-learn the whole systems of social work."


Mavis Smith
Mavis Smith
LCSW, PhD Student, Anticipated Graduation '27

"What drew me to Yeshiva University was the opportunity to partner with mentors who have dedicated their lives to discovering evidence based mental health treatment for vulnerable populations."

Ashley Baglieri
Ashley Baglieri
LCSW-R, CASAC DSW student, Anticipated Graduation May ‘25

"I was looking for an education that would elevate my social work skills clinically, academically, and administratively. The DSW program at Wurzweiler is just that!"


 

Lakisha Hamilton
Lakisha Hamilton
LMSW, DSW Student, Anticipated Graduation May ‘25

"When attending the open house, I was drawn to Wurzweiler due to trauma practice being part of the DSW curriculum. With this knowledge base, my work with children in schools could be impactful."


 

Sabina Saleh
Sabina Saleh
LCSW, DSW Student, Anticipated Graduation December 2025

"I was drawn to Wurzweiler's DSW program because of its focus on clinical practice, which is a passion of mine. I also love the flexibility of remote and hybrid classes and the resources offered, such as mentorship support, financial scholarships, and access to NYC-based programs and professors."


 

Allysha Bryant 
Allysha Bryant 
MSW/PhD Student

“The faculty do so many things outside of just teaching — they consult on cases and do all these really wonderful powerful things that help to propel us forward as a nation."


Joanna Greenberg
Joanna Greenberg
MSW Alumni

“What drew me to Wurzweiler is that we’re the only group work major in the country. I thought that I need to have that background and that foundation"


Carl Custer
Carl Custer
MSW Student

“I found an internationally-acclaimed university with staff who literally wrote the books that I will be studying. Wurzweiler for me was a very direct and current way to re-learn the whole systems of social work."


Mavis Smith
Mavis Smith
LCSW, PhD Student, Anticipated Graduation '27

"What drew me to Yeshiva University was the opportunity to partner with mentors who have dedicated their lives to discovering evidence based mental health treatment for vulnerable populations."

Ashley Baglieri
Ashley Baglieri
LCSW-R, CASAC DSW student, Anticipated Graduation May ‘25

"I was looking for an education that would elevate my social work skills clinically, academically, and administratively. The DSW program at Wurzweiler is just that!"


 

Lakisha Hamilton
Lakisha Hamilton
LMSW, DSW Student, Anticipated Graduation May ‘25

"When attending the open house, I was drawn to Wurzweiler due to trauma practice being part of the DSW curriculum. With this knowledge base, my work with children in schools could be impactful."


 

Sabina Saleh
Sabina Saleh
LCSW, DSW Student, Anticipated Graduation December 2025

"I was drawn to Wurzweiler's DSW program because of its focus on clinical practice, which is a passion of mine. I also love the flexibility of remote and hybrid classes and the resources offered, such as mentorship support, financial scholarships, and access to NYC-based programs and professors."


 

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