If you’re passionate about helping others and enacting change, our school is the place for you.
The University of Washington School of Social Work is proud to offer our new Online MSW Program Option beginning in the fall of 2026. This is a part-time, fully online Master of Social Work (MSW) program option designed to expand access to high-quality graduate education for students across Washington State and the broader Pacific Northwest region.
Professor Emeritus Paula Nurius is retiring from the University of Washington School of Social Work at the conclusion of the 2024-25 academic year. Dr. Nurius concludes an illustrious 40-year career that started in 1984 and continues to influence translational science and support of PhD students in research and scholarship.
Nancy Amidei, senior lecturer emeritus with the University of Washington School of Social Work, died peacefully at her home on April 8th after a long battle with blood cancer. Nancy was a pillar of the social work community, spending her life and career speaking up for poor and disenfranchised communities. Nancy joined the School of Social Work in 1992 and served as a faculty member for 16 years.
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