Florida State University has appointed Keithen Mathis as interim director of the FSU Civil Rights Institute (CRI). Mathis will lead the institute’s academic and public-facing initiatives and its work to advance civil rights research, dialogue and engagement.
College of Social Work Welcomes 2026 Doctoral Cohort
The college welcomed 3 new doctoral students to the Doctoral Program with research interests in child welfare and the justice system.
Quality Standards Assessment Added to the California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse
An assessment developed by two College of Social Work institutes has been added to one of the nation's leading evidence-based practice registries.
New Faculty Member Kimberly Harvey
Assistant Teaching Professor Kimberly Harvey joins College of Social Work faculty with an expertise in child welfare.
Doctoral Student's Study Examines How Culture Impacts Ghana’s Child Protection System
A recent study by Doctoral Student Priscilla Wilson explored how Ghana's child protection system is impacted by cultural dissonance between global mandates alongside local cultural practices.
New Faculty Member Zach Cooper
The College of Social Work welcomes Assistant Professor Zach Cooper to Florida State University this fall.
Doctoral Program Information Sessions
Join one of three Information Sessions on September 24, October 21 and November 18, to learn about a doctoral degree in social work.
New Faculty Member Amelia Mueller-Williams
The College of Social Work welcomes Assistant Professor Amelia Mueller-Williams to Florida State University this fall.
FSU Celebrates 175 Years
Florida State University marks 175 years with a celebration of legacy and progress.
Take Your Passion Online
Our Online MSW program offers convenience and ease to adult learners.
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Social Work Alumnus Creates An Unforgettable Legacy of Service and Support for FSU Student Veterans
Tuesday, November 03, 2026
In January 1945, 24-year-old Jacksonville native Alfred ("Al”) John Hamwey was an Army pilot in the Pacific flying a mission near Papua New Guinea. After two successful airstrike runs, he didn’t return to his base. It would then be almost eighty years before 2nd Lieutenant Hamwey’s remains were recovered, identified and repatriated to his home in Florida.
Highlights from the 2026 CSWE Annual Program Meeting
Monday, October 26, 2026
The FSU College of Social Work is proud to recognize our faculty, student scholars, and affiliates with the Florida Institute for Child Welfare who presented and participated in the 2026 Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting from October 22-25, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia.
Stepping in Their Shoes: FSU Simulation Reveals Complexities of Domestic Violence
Friday, October 23, 2026
During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, organizations across the country work to educate the public about relationship abuse and dispel harmful misconceptions. One key focus is the difficulty of leaving an abusive relationship.
In Their Shoes: Florida Institute for Child Welfare Hosts Domestic Violence Simulation during FSU Discovery Days
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Experiential learning event offers participants a firsthand look at the challenges survivors face during Domestic Violence Awareness Month
As part of Florida State University’s annual Discovery Days, the Florida Institute for Child Welfare will host an interactive learning simulation designed to help participants better understand the realities faced by survivors of domestic violence.
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