Michael Kilmer (MSW ’04) is the first recipient of the inaugural School of Social Work Early Career Achievement Award. This new award recognizes alumni who, within 12 years of receiving their last degree from the School of Social Work, are carrying out innovative work, demonstrating influence in their field, and making a notable impact on the social work profession.
A renowned scholar and inspiring teacher, Professor Karen I. Fredriksen-Goldsen received the UW Award of Excellence for Distinguished Teaching on April 17.
Herman McKinney, a tireless advocate for diversity in graduate education and equal opportunity in corporate hiring, died April 11 at the age of 75. An elder statesman in the African-American community, McKinney started his career in banking but soon transferred to social work.
How we think about our social reality has everything to do with how we act on that reality. At the end of the day, action is thought’s greatest gift.
