“Science in Service of Change.” Not a surprising motto at a university, but probably not one you’d expect for a School of Social Work. The UW’s School of Social Work is truly in a field of its own. Already considered one of the best in the country, it has been designated the best in the WORLD for its innovative approach to solving social problems.
Jennifer Romich, associate professor, School of Social Work, UW
Taurmini Fentress, graduate student, School of Social Work, UW
Eric Opoku Agyemang, graduate student, School of Social Work, UW
07/12/17
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