Teaching recognized for excellence
Our world-class faculty creates an exciting, enriched and empowered space for learning, research and service—nine members have been honored with the UW Distinguished Teaching Award and 12 were elected to the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare. Highly diverse and widely recognized, our faculty bring a scientific perspective to some of the most pressing social issues of our day, along with a deep commitment to nurturing culturally competent and skilled social work professionals.
Faculty & Staff News
2025 End-of-Year Faculty and Staff Awards
On June 2, the School of Social Work hosted our End-of-Year Recognition Event, celebrating faculty and staff who received awards, reached career milestones, transitioned into new roles and more. Published here is a list of this year’s award recipients.
Remembering Nancy Amidei: A Trail Blazing Force for Social Change
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. Arden Hellman, assistant director of Office of Field Education, honors Nancy’s legacy of advocacy and civic engagement in an open letter, which you can read here.
Barb Woods, cherished staff member and esteemed grants manager, died Oct. 10.
Barb Woods, a 26-year School of Social Work veteran, passed away in her sleep on Oct. 10, 2024, age 71. Barb started her professional career at the UW in 1982 before joining the School of Social Work as a grants manager in the Office of the Dean.