Edith Abbott

UChicago’s Crown Family School dedicates building after founding dean Edith Abbott Edith Abbott

UChicago’s Crown Family School dedicates building after founding dean Edith Abbott

Event honors social work pioneer, alumna and first woman to lead a U.S. graduate school

The Dedication of Edith Abbott Hall at the University of Chicago
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The Dedication of Edith Abbott Hall at the University of Chicago

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Social work, explained A social worker talks with a senior citizen

Social work, explained

Social work is a field of study and profession aimed at addressing problems in society—from educational inequality to health disparities to child and family welfare.