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Mar 23

International Initiative on Mental Health Leadership Statement in Support of Ukranian People

March 23, 2022
Fellow News, General, Policy

AASWSW endorses the IIMHL/IIDL statement on the situation in Ukraine 3/4/2022 The conflict in Ukraine continues to cause distress and concern around the world. For the people of Ukraine, it is resulting in loss of life, as well as extreme hardship and the effects will be long lasting. Across the world we have seen images

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Mar 9

Winter Newsletter 2022

March 9, 2022
Fellow News, General, Research

Dear Fellows, As we move into a new season and a new semester, I am excited to share recent webinars, research information and updates from our board. Please see the list of highlights below, and download the PDF for an in-depth review. Gratefully, Mary McKay, PhD President, AASWSW Vice Provost for Interdisciplinary Affairs Washington University

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Mar 9

2022 Fellows Inducted in Virtual Ceremony

March 9, 2022
Events, Fellow News, General, Meetings

This year’s event took place after the annual program meeting of the Society for Social Work Research (SSWR). Family, friends, students and colleagues joined the new cohort of Fellows. View the recording of the virtual event.  

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Nov 22

Announcing the 2022 AASWSW Fellows

November 22, 2021
Events, Fellow News, General

We are excited to honor our newest Fellows! Join us in celebrating the newest inductees, pictured above from top left: Dawn Anderson-Butcher, College of Social Work, The Ohio State University Mercedes Bern-Klug, School of Social Work, University of Iowa Linda Burton, School of Social Welfare, University of California at Berkeley Leopoldo J. Cabassa, Brown School

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Aug 23

Help Us Build a 21st Century Research Agenda

August 23, 2021
Events, Fellow News, General, Meetings, Policy, Practice Fields, Research

The Academy invites you to participate in a listening session to discuss and review a proposed research agenda related to child welfare. We appreciate your perspective on this vital work. Please share the invitation and registration information below with  colleagues who are expert in this field or early career colleagues who may be interested in

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Aug 23

Leadership for Antiracist Practice

August 23, 2021
Events, Fellow News, General, The Grand Challenges For Social Work

A fundamental question is how leadership for antiracist practice can be fostered and sustained in different settings, ranging from government agencies, to schools, to small businesses, to large corporate entities. What is required of the leader? What supports does the leader require? How can these skills be fostered? Join us on Monday, August 30, 5:00

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May 11

In Memoriam: Larry Davis

May 11, 2021
Fellow News, General

Dr. Davis passed away on March 30, 2021. Below is a remembrance shared by Elizabeth Farmer, dean and professor of social work at the University of Pittsburgh.  Dean Davis’s life and work had an incredible impact on so many people, and it is a true loss not only to his family, the University of Pittsburgh,

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Feb 3

In Memoriam: Kathleen Ell

February 3, 2021
Fellow News, General

The Academy regrets to inform you of the passing of Kathleen Ell on January 9, 2021. Professor Ell was one of 30 social workers inducted into the one of the first classes of Fellows for the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare (AASWSW), and served as a member of the Board. During her

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Jan 29

Academy 2021 Induction Ceremony Video

January 29, 2021
Events, Fellow News

The American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare (AASWSW) has selected twelve individuals for induction, recognizing their distinguished accomplishments as scholars and practice and policy leaders dedicated to achieving excellence in high-impact work to advance social good. The virtual induction ceremony was featured at the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) Conference on

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Jan 11

How Syrian Refugee Families are Coping During COVID-19

January 11, 2021
Fellow News, General

Academy Fellow Dr. Lawrence Palinkas lends his expertise on post-traumatic stress disorder and the mental health of immigrants and refugees, in an interview with Noor Zohdy, a journalism student with The School of The New York Times. The article below details Syrian refugee families in Lebanon during COVID-19. How Syrian Refugee Families are Coping During

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