In this powerful third entry in our Past Institutes Recollection series, we go all the way back to the beginning — the very first National Institute on Social Work in Rural Areas, held July 13–14, 1975, at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. Dr. Stephen Webster, host of the inaugural event, joins Sam Hickman to […]

In the second installment of our Past Institutes Recollection video series, we sit down with Dr. Mike Daley, host of the 16th Annual National Institute on Social Work and Human Services in Rural Areas. The conference was held August 4–7, 1991, at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas — in the sweltering heat […]

We’re excited to launch a new video series from the Rural Social Work Institute: Past Institutes Recollection, where we revisit the people and places that have helped shape our history. In our first video, Sam Hickman interviews Scott Sorensen, host of the 29th Annual National Institute on Social Work and Human Services in Rural Areas, […]

50th National Institute on Social Work and Human Services in Rural Areas JULY 17-19, 2025 in Historic Lewisburg, West Virginia Theme: Celebrating Our Roots, Forging Our Future: Resilience & Renewal in Rural Social Work For Information and to Register – CLICK HERE Join us for the 50th Annual National Institute on Social Work & Health […]

49th National Institute on Social Work and Human Services in Rural AreasJUNE 27-28, 2024, Fort Hays State University, Hays, KansasTheme: On the Road to Thriving Rural Communities For Information CLICK HERE Call for Proposals link available until May 17 (proposals are for in person attendance)Registration InformationAn unmatched value! In person attendees receive conference access, t-shirt, […]