Nancy A. Humphreys Institute for Political Social Work

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Humphreys Institute for Political Social Work is a non-partisan, non-profit, public university-based organization on the campus of the University of Connecticut School of Social Work in Hartford, CT.

10/20/2026

Did you know over nine and a half MILLION Americans have already cast a mail-in or early in-person ballot for the 2026 midterm election??? 🤯

Let's pump those numbers WAY up this Saturday as we celebrate from coast to coast 🗳️ ⏰ 🗓️ More info in comments 👇

10/20/2026
10/11/2026

Registration deadlines are approaching. Have you checked yours?
https://www.vote.org/am-i-registered-to-vote/

can help individuals and communities prepare to participate by sharing accurate, nonpartisan voting information.
Encourage your professional network and community to:
• Register to vote or check their registration status
• Update their name or address if needed
• Review state voting requirements and deadlines
• Share trusted voting resources with others

Registration deadlines vary by state. Explore NASW’s Safeguarding Free and Fair Elections Resource Center to find information you can use and share:
https://www.socialworkers.org/Advocacy/Social-Justice/Voting-Rights-Voting-Protection-and-Voter-Participation-Resource-Center

06/24/2026

NORWALK, Conn. — From public comment periods to volunteer boards and neighborhood organizations, Norwalk leaders say residents have more opportunities to pa ...

06/14/2026

As political polarization, voter fatigue, and public distrust in institutions continue to shape the national conversation, UConn School of Social Work's Shannon Lane believes one message is more important than ever: democracy only works when people participate. 🗳️🏛️📥☑️🇺🇸

Lane, director of the Nancy A. Humphreys Institute for Political Social Work at the School of Social Work, recently shared that message during an appearance on Democracy Does: The Civic Power Playbook, a podcast hosted by journalist Robin N. Hamilton that explores how public policy affects everyday life and what citizens can do to become more engaged in their communities. 📥☑️🇺🇸

Read more in this UConn Today article: https://today.uconn.edu/2026/06/lane-discusses-civic-engagement-voting-rights-power-of-community-on-national-podcast/

05/13/2026

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Marla, Justin, and Lily are the dream team! This plenary was a great experience and I’m grateful to have been a part of ...
04/29/2026

Marla, Justin, and Lily are the dream team! This plenary was a great experience and I’m grateful to have been a part of it.

UConn School of Social Work's Shannon Lane, director of the Nancy A. Humphreys Institute for Political Social Work, presented the plenary session during the National Association Of Social Workers New Jersey Chapter's -NJ Annual Conference on April 27.

The conference's theme was "Rooted in Values: Reclaiming Social Work's Political Soul."

Moderated by Marla Blunt-Carter, associate professor at Rutgers University, this motivational conversation explored how social work can be used to create meaningful change.

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