THE MSW MINUTE
The Newsletter for the School of Social Work
MBU Social Work Students and Alumni,
Congratulations to all of you on completing another academic year, and congratulations to the graduating MSW class of 2026! We are so proud of your endurance, dedication, and all of your achievements this past year. We pray that you continually seek the Lord and trust His guidance in all of your future steps. See the newsletter below for featues, important updates, announcements, news, and dates. We know God has great plans for you as you continue your journey.
MBU’s Core Values
Serious and intentional about our Christian faith
Freely and responsibly search for truth
Strive for excellence
Importance and cultivation of character
Social change through service and leadership
Congratulations, Graduating Class of 2026!
On May 5, 2026, the MSW program was honored to celebrate the graduating class of 2026 and recognize the hard work and perseverance practiced by the students to earn their Master of Social Work degree. This year ’ s MSW graduating class included 39 students and was the largest one to date!
Earlier that day, the MSW Program hosted a graduation reception on MBU’s campus for the seniors. The reception allowed students, their family and friends, and MSW faculty members to meet and mingle and celebra
Once again, we’d like to say congratulations to the MSW graduating class of 2026! Your hard work and commitment have paid off!
Laura Ribeiro Assistant Professor Faculty Promotion
We would like to recognize and congratulate Instructor of Social Work, Laura Ribeiro, who is being promoted to Assistant Professor of Social Work for the 2026-2027 school year.
Laura brings 15 years of experience in the social work field and oversees her work with dedication, excellence, and professionalism. As part of the MSW team, Laura is a committed team player, contributing to the collaborative effort to continually improve the MBU MSW Progr and she approaches others with intentionality, em
In her classes, Laura is committed to students’ betterment and continual improvement. She encourages students to extend the boundaries of their knowledge and pursue continual growth through every assignment. Currently serving as the Director of Field, she extends time and care to ensure that students are supported and have the necessary resources to succeed.
Laura is highly deserving of this promotion!
Student Spotlight: Kacey Kuda
d be commended for being a woman of excellence in
her MSW classes. She is highly intelligent and cares about her classmates and others. She practices humility, is always interested in growing her skills, and goes above and beyond in her learning. Kacey loves the Lord and has always gone the extra mile in her classes. She is one of those students who knows how to foster human relationships from a biblical worldview.
Important Dates
May 4 - First day of summer classes.
May 24 - Step 1 of pre-placement due for field students in preplacement
June 14 - Step 2 of pre-placement due for field students in preplacement
July 26 - Steps 3 and 4 of pre-placement due for field students in pre-placement
August 24 - First day of fall classes