• Home
• About Us
  • Overview,
  • Dean's Message,
  • News,
  • Profiles,
  • Faculty/Staff Positions,
  • Contact Us
• Academic Programs
  • Overview,
  • BASW,
  • MSW,
  • PhD,
  • Field Education,
  • Policies, Downloads, and Student Handbooks
• Admissions and Financial Aid
  • Overview,
  • Baccalaureate,
  • Masters,
  • PhD,
  • International,
  • Financial Aid
• Research and Training
  • Overview,
  • Child Welfare Education and Research Programs,
  • Center on Race and Social Problems,
  • Aging Initiatives & Programs
• Student Resources
  • Student Life,
  • Career Services,
  • Career Resources,
  • Current Job Opportunities
• Faculty and Staff
  • Faculty,
  • PhD Students,
  • Staff,
  • Resources
• Alumni
  • Overview,
  • Distinguished Alumni,
  • Donate,
  • Continuing Education

Alumni

Dr. Joseph Eaton

In January, alumni, faculty, friends, and family gathered for a reception at the Society for Social Work and Research annual meeting to pay tribute to Dr. Joseph Eaton, founder of the University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work Doctoral Program. Organized by a small group of Dr. Eaton’s former students, the reception typified the legacy he established. Eaton captivated those in attendance when he spoke about metrics and the state of our country’s security as it relates to the absence of quality identification documents. At the conclusion of the reception, Dr. Michael Austin (PhD’70) presented Eaton and Dean Larry E. Davis with a bound collection of Eaton’s works. Following the events, the former students in attendance hosted a dinner for Eaton and his family.

As a testament to their admiration for Eaton and dedication to the school, those closest to him have established the Joseph W. and Helen F. Eaton Emerging Scholars Award Fund. This fund will enable the School of Social Work to recognize outstanding first- or second-year doctoral students by presenting them with a cash award to further their academic and professional development. Eaton has said that it was early recognition and praise that launched his career. 

If you wish to make a special gift and join others in honoring Dr. Eaton, please contact Liz Cooper at 412-624-8239 or Elizabeth.Cooper@ia.pitt.edu. Gifts to this fund may be made online at www.giveto.pitt.edu (please allocate your gift to the Joseph W. and Helen F. Eaton Emerging Scholars Award Fund).