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University of Texas-Austin Professor Emerita receives National Social Work Achievement Award

May 15, 2015

The recipient of the NASW Foundation's 2015 Knee/Wittman Outstanding Achievement Award is Dr. Roberta Rubin Greene, professor emerita at the University of Texas-Austin.

Hospital social worker receives National Lifetime Achievement Award

May 13, 2015

NASWF Harold Lipton is recipient of its 2014 Knee/Wittman Lifetime Achievement Award for his leadership role in hospital social work in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, Ohio and California.

Senator Tom Harkin awarded National Public Elected Official of the Year

Apr 14, 2015

NASW has announced former Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) is the recipient of its 2014 National Public Elected Official of the Year award for pushing education, health care and other legislation to improve the quality of life for all Americans.

Phyllis Mitzen receives National Lifetime Achievement Award

Mar 31, 2015

NASW announced Phyllis Mitzen is the recipient of its 2014 National Lifetime Achievement Award. Phyllis Mitzen has devoted over four decades to the social work profession and to improving the care of older Americans.

Reverend Ann E. Helmke receives National Public Citizen of the Year Award

Mar 31, 2015

Reverend Ann E. Helmke is recipient of NASW's 2014 National Public Citizen of the Year Award for the tremendous contributions she has made serving people who are often marginalized in our society, including those who are homeless or victims of abuse.

NASW joins "The Campaign to Change Direction" to change the way U.S. addresses mental health

Mar 09, 2015

Today, NASW announced their involvement with "The Campaign to Change Direction," a national initiative to create a new story in America about mental health, mental illness, and mental wellness.

NASW statement on Sen. Barbara Mikulski retirement announcement

Mar 03, 2015

With almost two years remaining before her final term ends, NASW stands ready to work with Senator Mikulski in her efforts to enact legislation that benefits American families and communities.

NASW launches social work month 2015 and celebrates 60th anniversary

Feb 27, 2015

Today, NASW launched its celebration of National Social Work Month in March and the 60th anniversary of the association with activities that highlight this year's theme, "Social Work Paves the Way for Change."

NASW, CSWE awarded grant to position more social workers to improve U.S. healthcare delivery

Jan 06, 2015

The New York Community Trust (NYCT) has awarded NASW and the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) a $585,000 grant that will be used to educate and train more social workers to strengthen the delivery of healthcare services in the United States.