FSU Institute for Trauma and Resilience Studies Receives National Award in Online Education
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Florida State University’s Institute for Trauma and Resilience Studies Center, housed in the College of Social Work, has received a national award for excellence for its online Pathways to Professional Advancement program. The institute was awarded the 2026 UPCEA Outstanding Non-Credit Program Award by the University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA).
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Faculty Member Elected as Society for Social Work and Research Director-At-Large
Friday, January 23, 2026
Dr. Lisa Schelbe, associate dean for Academic Affairs and Jeanene M. Janes Professor in Child Welfare at the FSU College of Social Work, was elected to serve as director-at-large for the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR). Her three-year term begins February 1, 2026.
Posted Under: CSW General, Faculty & Research
Social Work Alumna Career Focuses on Cultivating Compassion
Friday, January 23, 2026
“I have always been fascinated by human behavior, our relationships with others and what contributes to our individual and collective well-being,” recalled Leslie Langbert (BS ’93, MSW ’95), “and the Master of Social Work program was an ideal opportunity for me to gain the training to work in behavioral health with clients from a lens of recognizing their resilience, and also understanding the environmental and structural factors that shape their experiences.”
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FSU Center Partners with Champions Ranch to Expand Rebound & Recovery
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
The Stoops Center for Communities, Families, and Children, a part of the FSU College of Social Work, is partnering with Charlie Ward Champions Ranch, a 112-acre campus founded by Charlie and Tonja Ward, to bring the Center’s Rebound & Recovery program into Champions Ranch programming.
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Social Work Student Receives Award in FSU Graduate Op-Ed Competition
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
MSW student Sarah Lovins Bacani is both an FSU student and an FSU employee working within FSU Advising First, a part of the Division of Undergraduate Studies. "I currently work in the Center for Academic Guidance, where we specialize in early response interventions for students who are beginning to show signs of academic disengagement or risk of dropping out," she shared.
Posted Under: Alumni & Friends, Students, CSW General
Florida State University marks 175 years: A celebration of legacy and progress
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Florida State University is commemorating a rare and historic achievement, marking 175 years since its founding. This milestone celebrates the university’s longstanding tradition of excellence and highlights its continued growth and significance as a leader in higher education.
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FSU Social Work Research Shines at 2026 SSWR Conference
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
The FSU College of Social Work (FSU CSW) participated in the 2026 Society for Social Work and Research Conference in Washington, DC.
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David Springer to Leave Enduring Legacy at FSU, Returning to UT Austin as Centennial Professor in Leadership
Thursday, January 08, 2026
Dean David Springer will conclude his deanship at the FSU College of Social Work in the summer of 2026. He will rejoin the faculty of the Steve Hicks School of Social Work at The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) as a Centennial Professor in Leadership for Community, Professional, and Corporate Excellence and as a University Distinguished Teaching Professor in August 2026.
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Florida Institute for Child Welfare Virtual Reality Featured on WTXL
Monday, December 08, 2025
The Florida Institute for Child Welfare at the FSU College of Social Work was featured on ABC 27 - WTXL Tallahassee for its virtual reality training program for social work students, which helps prepare them for working with children and families. Virtual reality immerses social work students and child welfare workers in simulated real-life case management scenarios, providing a controlled environment where they can practice and refine their skills.
Watch the video and read the transcript by clicking the button below.
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FSU Student Shows Impact of Animal Therapy on Well-being Through Research
Monday, December 08, 2025
As a case management assistant at AdventHealth Central Florida Division, Online MSW student, Fabiana Mattos Da Rocha, works alongside hardworking doctors, nurses, and other helping professionals and connects with patients and their families on a daily basis. She noticed in 2025 an increase in signs of quiet burnout, exhaustion and being overwhelmed ac