The 2024 Frank R. Breul Memorial Prize has been awarded to UW School of Social Work professor Peter Pecora and his co-authors for their article The Effects of Child Poverty Reduction on Child Protective Services Involvement.
November 27, 2023
Peter Pecora, professor and researcher, named 2024 Frank R. Breul Memorial Prize recipient
November 7, 2023
Celebrating our FirstGen students
Upcoming UW FirstGen activities across the UW’s three campuses include pop-up events, guest speakers, and a fire-chat with UW FirstGen alumni.
October 31, 2023
Leaders in Prevention Science lecture series kicks off on Nov. 9
Mark your calendar. Leaders in Prevention Science speaker Dr. Philip W. Graham’s address—Making a Case for Prevention: A 30-year Journey Conducting Research in Real World Settings—is on Nov. 9 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. (PT) via Zoom.
October 12, 2023
School of Social Work statement on Israel-Hamas war
We are horrified by the use of terrorist violence against Israeli and international civilians by Hamas.This is especially tragic in light of the countless, ongoing efforts towards peace in the region from those on both sides, including unseen and unheralded work.
October 9, 2023
MSW student Kristina Chu awarded Bullitt Environmental Prize
The Bullitt Foundation awarded the 17th annual Bullitt Environmental Prize to UW School of Social Work MSW student Kristina Chu for their innovative work focusing on the environmental and health risks of urban community gardens and farms.