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FSU Remembers Eminent Psychologist and National Academy Member Norman B. Anderson
Saturday, March 02, 2024

Dr. Norman B. Anderson, clinical psychologist, and well-known leader in the behavioral and social sciences, passed unexpectedly on March 1, 2024, while recovering from knee surgeries. Dr. Anderson was born on October 16, 1955, in Greensboro, NC. His parents were the late Drs. Charles W. and Lois J. Anderson, co-pastors of the United Institutional Baptist Church in Greensboro. He is survived by his wife of more than 37 years, Elizabeth, and his extended family.  

Posted Under: CSW General, Faculty & Research

FSU’s Great Give 2024: Investing in Future Social Workers
Friday, March 01, 2024

Florida State University launches the 13th annual FSU’s Great Give on Wednesday, March 6.

During the 24-hour event, the FSU College of Social Work’s project focuses on supporting social work students in completing their field placement internships. The college has set a goal of raising $40,000. 

Since 2011, the annual day of giving has garnered tremendous support from donors worldwide. Last year, FSU’s Great Give raised $1+ million thanks to the generosity of 5,155 donors. 

Posted Under: Alumni & Friends, CSW General

FSU Rebound and Recovery Program Participates in Children's Week at the Florida Capitol
Thursday, February 29, 2024

In the heart of Children's Week 2024 at the Florida Capitol, a magical spectacle unfolded as the Storybook Village came to life, inspiring young minds to "Dream Big," this year's Child's Week theme. Storybook Village, an integral part of Children's Week, transforms the plaza at the Florida Capitol into a wonderland of education and learning for children.

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Social Work Month: Empowering Social Workers
Tuesday, February 27, 2024

The month of March is Social Work Month as well as Women’s History Month. The National Association of Social Workers’ theme for 2024 is “Empowering Social Workers.”

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Welcome the College of Social Work’s New Development Director
Saturday, February 17, 2024

For Paige McKay Kubik, joining the Florida State University College of Social Work staff as its new Development Director is like returning home.

“I was a first-generation college student at Florida State,” she recalled fondly. “When I was on the field with the Marching Chiefs, I’d look into the stands of Doak Campbell Stadium and marvel at the crowd. So big that every person in my small Alabama hometown could have a seat, and there would still be 70,000 seats left to fill.”

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FSU Faculty Member Inducted into Society for Social Work and Research Fellows
Thursday, February 15, 2024

Dr. Michael Killian, an associate professor at the College of Social Work, was inducted into the 2024 Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) fellows class.

SSWR fellows are members who have served to advance the society's mission to – advance, disseminate, and translate research that addresses social work practice and policy issues and promotes a diverse, equitable, and just society. 

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Social Work Graduate Supporting Fellow Alumni as FSU Career Liaison
Tuesday, February 13, 2024

As Assistant Director of Experiential Learning at the FSU Career Center, Alexis Fraites (MSW 2019) meets a variety of students and alumni at various stages in their career journeys. “I’m here to support every need along the spectrum,” she expressed. “From first-year students who are still figuring out their interests and goals, to seniors preparing for graduate school or job searches, and alumni further in their career who need support in their next steps.”

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FSU College of Social Work Collaborate to Co-Host NASW-FL LEAD
Thursday, February 08, 2024

The National Association of Social Work, Florida Chapter (NASW-FL) held its annual LEAD event on February 5-6, 2024. The FSU College of Social Work co-hosted the event, helping to provide space and support.

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FSU Researchers Gain Insights into Maternity Group Homes and Services
Tuesday, February 06, 2024

Drs. Melissa Radey and Shamra Boel-Studt recently published two articles from a study funded by the Florida Institute for Child Welfare (FICW) aimed to provide insights into maternity group homes and their services to young mothers and their families.

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Doctoral Student Accepted to HIV and Aging Scholars Program
Monday, February 05, 2024

Social work doctoral student Beren Crim Sabuncu was accepted into the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care's (ANAC) fourth cohort of HIV and Aging Scholars.

Posted Under: CSW General