2026-2027 Carol LaMare

What started with mostly 12 strangers from different walks of life quickly became something much more meaningful. Over the course of the Carol LaMare Scholars Program annual weekend retreat, generously hosted by Dr. Lynn Behar, MSW, students with a shared passion for end-of-life care, oncology, hospice, palliative care, and supporting individuals living with life-limiting illnesses came together to learn from one another, share their stories, and explore the values that brought them to this work. Through heartfelt conversations, reflection, laughter, and vulnerability, deep relationships were formed, and a strong sense of community emerged. By the end of the weekend, these scholars were no longer just classmates or colleagues, but a compassionate and supportive network of future social workers committed to providing thoughtful, patient, and family-centered care during life's most challenging moments.