School of Social Work

Watts Briefly

Young girl seated at a table with a social worker going over papers.

Health and medicine

Grant-funded program helps ASU interns learn holistic care

August 04, 2022

ASU alum Kelly Vallo wears a red ribbon skirt signifying her membership in the HONOR Collective, along with fellow matriarchs Melodie Lopez and Thomasa Riva.

Native matriarchs invite ASU student intern to join their inner circle

July 14, 2022

Two people silhouetted against a backdrop of desert scenery.

Science and technology

Addiction grant helps local Native American populations fight substance abuse

June 23, 2022

Portrait of ASU faculty member Stephen Kulis.

Researchers receive $3M NIH grant to study parenting programs for Indigenous urban dwellers

June 23, 2022

Survivor Link, School of Social work, students, King Day, Day of Service, books

ASU-based program that trains students to help domestic violence survivors expands nationwide

June 10, 2022

A beach is battered by forceful winds.

Environment and sustainability

New website guides potential buyers on environmental risks like wind, floods

May 20, 2022

Cynthia Lietz, dean, Watts College, Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions, ASU, convocation, spring 2022

Arts, humanities and education

ASU confers degrees upon more than 1,300 Watts College graduates at spring convocation

May 12, 2022

Portrait of U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals Chief Judge Mary H. Murguia.

Federal appellate judge, 2 Arizona groups honored with Pastor awards for leadership, public service

May 05, 2022

Portrait of ASU grad Carmen Staicer.

Sun Devil community

Mom of 6 went from caring for the ‘screaming masses’ to getting a bachelor’s degree in 3 years

May 03, 2022

Portrait of Elizabeth Lightfoot, director of ASU's School of Social Work.

Arts, humanities and education

School of Social Work director named Fulbright Scholar Alumni Ambassador

May 03, 2022