Taking a stand

Following back-to-back massacres, the School of Social Work leadership team has issued a statement calling for an end to racially charged division and its tragic aftermath.

Building social bonds

A new study by the School's Social Development Research Group shows that children who develop strong social bonds when young experience better lives as adults.

Aging With Pride

Seattle's GenPride Center is creating community for LGBTQ seniors in order to reduce social isolation and its harmful effects on health.

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Collaborating For Change

Along with our peers from UCLA and the UW Law School, a team of social work faculty and students traveled to the Mexican border to assist migrant women seeking asylum.

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Accelerating Change

Our research and innovation centers are developing and deploying science-based solutions that accelerate social change for the greatest number with the greatet need.

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Making an Impact

We're driving social change that's making news in local communities and beyond, as part of our deep commitment to fulfill the UW's innovation imperative.

FOREFRONT suicide prevention

Gun shops can help save lives

A new School of Social Work study finds that Washington state firearm retailers are willing to learn about and to train their employees in how to spot and act on suicide warning signs.

a living wage

What Seattle has learned

Four years ago, the City of Seattle adopted the nation's highest minimum wage of $15. Interviewed in Vox, Associate Professor Jennifer Romich discusses the legislation's impact.

Emeritus Faculty

Anthony Ishisaka dies at 75

On July 9, former School of Social Work associate professor, tireless supporter of Seattle’s Asian and Pacific islander communities, and dedicated student mentor Anthony Ishisaka died peacefully at home.

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