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This year, the Social Work Month Committee organized a dynamic series of events inspired by the NASW’s national theme, Compassion + Action. With a focus on creativity, collaboration, and community engagement, the month-long celebration in March invited participation from across disciplines.

 

Students were encouraged to express their vision of compassion and social justice through art. Their work transformed our building’s hallway into a powerful visual reflection of current social justice issues and… Read more

On Tuesday, February 4, 2025, the NAU Social Work Community Partners Council had its first meeting. The purpose of the Social Work Community Partners Council is to maintain a strong link between the professional community and the academic community. The members are comprised of those in the professional communities in Arizona, who represent various agencies and programs, spanning all aspects of social work and human services practice.

 

If you are interested in being a part of the Community Partners Council… Read more

The NAU Department of Social Work Leadership Team, including the Chair, Associate Chairs, Program Coordinators, and other key personnel have been heavily engaged in BSW and MSW Program reaccreditation since the summer of 2024. This work culminated in the submission of our BSW and MSW self-study documents to our accrediting body, the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), on April 1, 2025, with a 2-day site visit to follow in October of 2025.

 

Each self-study document comes in three volumes:… Read more

The National Association of Social Workers-Arizona Chapter has named Associate Professor Natalie Cawood Social Worker of the Year and Associate Professor Anne Medill Transformational Educator of the Year. 

Congratulations to our very own Natalie Cawood who has been named “Social Worker of the Year” and Anne Medill who has been awarded the “Transformational… Read more