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Encourage. Inform. Promote. Celebrate.
We are an honorific society of distinguished scholars and practitioners dedicated to achieving excellence in the field of social work and social welfare.
Meet the Class of 2026
The Academy welcomed 9 new Fellows at an induction ceremony during the 2026 Society for Social Work Research Conference.
Welcome the 2026 Board
The Academy welcomed two newly elected and three returning members to its 2026 Board of Directors, alongside ten continuing members.
AASWSW Fellow News: Honors, Housing, Male Friendships and More
AASWSW Fellow News: Aging, Cancer Care, and More
The Welfare State Rulebook: Women, the Family Ethic and U.S. Social Policy
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Fellows
Ramona W. Denby-Brinson, PhD
Inducted in 2025
Dr. Ramona Denby-Brinson is dean and Kuralt Distinguished Professor of Public Welfare Policy and Administration in the School of Social Work at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC). She has more than 30 years of experience in social work education and 20 years in administration. Her scholarly
Nabila El-Bassel, DSW
Inducted in 2011
Dr. Nabila El-Bassel provides significant national and international leadership to the global health agenda. Dr. El-Bassel is a Professor at the Columbia University School of Social Work and Director of the Social Intervention Group (SIG), which was established in 1990 as a multi-disciplinary center focusing on developing and testing effective
Luis Zayas, PhD
Inducted in 2012
Luis H. Zayas is Professor of Social Work, Psychiatry, and Psychology at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley where he served as Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs from 2023 to 2026. Previously, he was the Robert Lee Sutherland Chair in Mental Health and Social Policy and
Key Areas
AdvancingSocial Good
Our society seeks to advance the field of social welfare and social work by serving as a convener for thought leaders, encouraging the recognition of outstanding research and practice; and promoting examination of social policy.