Social Work Month 2025: Compassion + Action
The College of Social Work is celebrating Social Work Month with events throughout March!
Faculty Awarded 2025 FSU MLK Distinguished Service Award
Faculty member Keithen Mathis received a Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. award for his outstanding service in keeping with Dr. King's principles and ideas.
Alumni Supports Veterans Experiencing Homelessness Before and After a Natural Disaster
Jerry Kivett-Kimbro has been helping veterans navigate housing challenges prior to and following Hurricane Helene.
FSU Partnership Supports Early Childhood Development in Leon County Schools
The Stoops Center for Communities, Families, and Children at the College of Social Work are leading a project to make an important impact on early childhood education in Leon County, Florida.
Social Work Student Receives Award in FSU Graduate Student Op-Ed Competition
MSW student Monica Mardones received the Best Organized Op-Ed Award in the inaugural Graduate Student Op-Ed Competition through The Graduate School at FSU.
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Recent News
From Social Work to Labor Law: An Alumna’s Journey in Justice and Empowerment
Thursday, March 20, 2025
As a self-described “practical person,” Erica Askin (BSW 2004) always wanted a hands-on career working directly with people. While at Florida State University as an undergraduate student, social work offered the hands-on experience and skills she sought.
Alumna Creates Non-Profit to Mentor Teen Mothers
Monday, March 17, 2025
“I have heard people say, ‘you don’t need others to make it in life’ and about ‘self-made’ successful individuals. This was not my story. I needed people,” said Altrichia Cook Wilcox (BSW 2009).
While just starting out at Florida State University and five hours away from her hometown of Lakeland, Florida, she knew what it was like to be overwhelmed by the prospect of being a young mother balancing the demands of school and daily life.
FSU’s Great Give Project Boosts International Social Work Opportunities for Students
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
During the 14th annual FSU’s Great Give on March 5th, the College of Social Work raised more than $23,500, including over $16,800 dedicated to International Program scholarships for social work students.
The 92 generous donors and their contributions were further boosted by a $5,000 dollar-for-dollar donation match provided by College of Social Work alumni and supporters John and Meg Paschal.
Social Work Month 2025: Compassion + Action
Saturday, March 01, 2025
The month of March is Social Work Month! The National Association of Social Workers’ theme in 2025 is “Compassion + Action.”
Four FSU Faculty named National Academy of Inventors Senior Members
Friday, February 28, 2025
The National Academy of Inventors (NAI) has named four Florida State University faculty members as 2025 NAI Senior Members. FSU’s 2025 inductees are Hoyong Chung, Yaacov Petscher, Prashant Singh and Branko Stefanovic. The university now has five Senior Members among its faculty.