April 10, 2024

UW School of Social Work announces a new behavioral health initiative and grants to nine fire departments

The University of Washington School of Social Work has launched a new initiative designed to support the integration of behavioral health into the emergency response system.

April 9, 2024

The Latinx Traineeship

MSW students at UW often seek out traineeships to specialize their education and explore fields of social work, including behavioral health, child welfare and oncology medical social work. 

March 25, 2024

MSW Alumni Profile: Fatima Al-kinani

Fatima Al-kinani left the military in her mid-20s. After a decade spent raising her children, she decided it was time to go back to school. Taking advantage of the GI Bill, she eventually earned her bachelor’s degree in social work from the University of Washington Tacoma.

March 4, 2024

Remembering Taylene Watson

Taylene Watson, executive director of the National Association of Social Workers, Washington Chapter and clinical associate professor at the University of Washington School of Social Work, left an enduring mark on the field of social work

February 22, 2024

Aisenberg and Roberson receive top honors from Washington state’s NASW chapter

The Washington state chapter of the National Association of Social Workers has named UW School of Social Work Associate Professor Gino Aisenberg as the 2024 Social Work Educator of the Year and Lecturer Kendra Roberson as the 2024 Social Worker of the Year.