News from the Wilma Hepker School of Social Work and Sociology

There’s lots happening in the School of Social Work and Sociology! 

Read our latest news stories.


2019 graduation weekend
May 29, 2019

2019 graduation weekend

Acclaimed author and pastor Karl Haffner to speak for 2019 commencement

Excellence in social work
May 20, 2019

Excellence in social work

Smith named Washington state Social Worker of the Year

Community organizing for diversity
May 14, 2019

Community organizing for diversity

Maynard-Reid receives NASW Lifetime Achievement Public Citizen Award

School of Social Work and Sociology
April 17, 2019

School of Social Work and Sociology

Billings campus receives grant to support community mental health clinic

Department News

Warmest congratulations to our 2021 graduates!  You are awesome!

A new opportunity for practicums in the Walla Walla Valley just opened.  Check it out here.  

WWU has its first doctoral program--our very own Doctor of Social Work! Check out our webpage at https://www.wallawalla.edu/academics/grad-studies/social-work-dsw/.