Social Work Month 2026
March is an exciting combination of Social Work Month and Women's History Month. Join us in celebrating all month!
Faculty Member Elected as Society for Social Work and Research Director-At-Large
Dr. Lisa Schelbe has been elected SSWR's Director-at-Large for a three-year term.
Social Work Student Receives Award in FSU Graduate Op-Ed Competition
MSW Student Sarah Lovins Bacani received the Best Call to Action Award in the 2026 FSU Graduate Op-Ed Competition.
FSU Center Partners with Champions Ranch to Expand Rebound & Recovery
The FSU Stoops Center for Communities, Families, and Children is partnering with the Charlie Ward Champions Ranch to bring the center's Rebound & Recovery program into the ranch's programming.
Social Work Alumna Career Focuses on Cultivating Compassion
Alumna Leslie Langbert's career has focused on the field of compassion science.
FSU Social Work Research Shines at 2026 SSWR Conference
Faculty, students and affiliates presented more than 35 posters and sessions at the Society for Social Work and Research Conference.
Virtual Event: The Importance of Integrity When Working with Black Men and Mental Health Wellness
Join the College of Social Work for our next Courageous Conversation on February 20th.
FSU Celebrates 175 Years
Florida State University marks 175 years with a celebration of legacy and progress.
David Springer to Leave Enduring Legacy at FSU
Dr. David Springer will leave an enduring legacy at FSU as he returns to UT Austin as Centennial Professor in Leadership in Fall 2026.
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Recent News
FSU College of Social Work Dean Search 2026
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Florida State University (FSU) invites nominations, expressions of interest, and applications for the position of Dean in the College of Social Work. The University seeks a dynamic and passionate leader and scholar who will advance social work research and support the College's mission of preparing professionals who enhance human well-being.
The University has retained WittKieffer to assist with this national search.
FSU Social Work and Florida Institute for Child Welfare Participate in AI Day in the Capital
Monday, February 23, 2026
On January 22, the FSU College of Law hosted the 2026 FSU AI Day in the Capital event, which brought together leaders in government, law, technology, and academia from across the university to examine the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) and its implications for public institutions, civic infrastructure and ethical governance.
Social Work Month 2026
Monday, February 23, 2026
The National Association of Social Workers honors March each year as Social Work Month. This year, the theme, “Social Workers: Uplift. Defend.
Stoops CFC Center Supports Excellence in Social Work with New Graduate Scholarship
Friday, February 20, 2026
The Stoops Center for Communities, Families, and Children (Stoops CFC Center) is proud to announce a new nonduty scholarship to recognize graduate students in the College of Social Work at Florida State University who demonstrate outstanding academic performance and a deep commitment to excellence in research and practice.
Celebrating How the College Experience Creates Connection
Monday, February 16, 2026
The college experiences for many are a time of learning and self-discovery, but that time also establishes lifelong friendships, relationships and other connections. Inspired by both Valentine’s Day and part of the theme of the 2026 Social Work Month, “Social Work: Uplift. Defend. Transform.”