Alumna Dedicated to International Refugee and Human Rights
Wednesday, June 09, 2021
Kathryn (Katie) Gerber (MSW, 2008; MPA 2008) has always had a passion for social justice. This natural interest in providing equal access to rights and opportunities drew her to social work early on. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Florida.
Posted Under: Alumni & Friends, CSW General, International Programs
Evidence-based Trauma Programs Save Lives and Change Futures
Monday, June 07, 2021
Amberly Prykhodko, director of Clinical and Professional Services at the FSU Institute for Justice Research and Development (IJRD), along with Second Chance Re-Entry Initiative Program (SCRIP) Founder Edward Andrews, trained chaplain supervisors and reentry counselors at the Connecticut Department of Corrections in late May 2021.
Posted Under: CSW General
Social Work Faculty Member Promoted to Full Professor
Friday, June 04, 2021
Dr. Yaacov Petscher, an FSU College of Social Work faculty member, was promoted this year to full professor. He reached this academic achievement through a unique and personal scholastic journey, one directed by his guiding principles – intellectual curiosity and humility.
Posted Under: CSW General, Faculty & Research
Five Social Work Students Inducted into Garnet and Gold Scholars Society
Thursday, May 06, 2021
This spring, Florida State University inducted 236 undergraduate students into the Garnet and Gold Scholars Society. Established in 2010, the society facilitates student involvement and recognizes undergraduate students who excel within and beyond the classroom in three of five areas: international experience, in
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Alumna Joins the College of Social Work in New Faculty Role
Tuesday, May 04, 2021
After graduating with her MSW in 1996 and her Ph.D. in 2006 from the Florida State University College of Social Work, Dr. Lisa Johnson returned in 2018 as an Assistant Teaching Professor and co-Program Coordinator for the College of Social Work at FSU Panama City. In addition, she served as the area coordinator and faculty field liaison for the online MSW program. She returned to the College of Social Work in Tallahassee in 2020 as a Visiting Teaching Professor where she taught courses remotely due to the Pandemic.
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Social Work Celebrates Spring 2021 Graduates with Virtual and In-Person Events
Monday, May 03, 2021
The FSU College of Social Work celebrated its spring 2021 graduates with both an in-person and virtual event. As the nation becomes more vaccinated and FSU’s campus opens up, the college wished to celebrate students in safe and accessible ways.
Posted Under: CSW General
FSU-Created, Dyslexia-Focused Comic Book to be Available Nationwide as Graphic Novel
Thursday, April 29, 2021
“The Uncanny Chronicles,” a comic book focused on the realities of dyslexia will soon be available nationwide as a graphic novel thanks to an agreement between Florida State University and Ventris Learning.
Posted Under: CSW General, Faculty & Research
Alumni Highlight: Brittany Brearley
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
She's a fierce advocate': Disability no match for determined FSU grad student Brittany Brearley
One of the thousands of Florida State University students who will graduate this weekend will not be able to see her diploma, but when she holds it in her hands, she knows her other senses will take over. She will hear the applause, taste success and feel a sense of accomplishment that seemed impossible a decade ago.
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FSU Center Receives Goodwill Partner of the Year Award, Partners with WFSU Public Media
Wednesday, April 07, 2021
The FSU Center for the Study and Promotion of Communities, Families and Children (CFC Center) was awarded the 2020 Mission Partner of the Year Award by Goodwill Industries - Big Bend, Inc. The award recognizes a community partner that assists Goodwill in fulfilling its mission to support people with disabilities and special needs.
Posted Under: CFC Center News, CSW General
Alumna to Lead Department of Defense Commission on Sexual Assault
Thursday, April 01, 2021
The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) announced that Lynn Rosenthal (BSW, 1980) will head an independent review commission on sexual assault in the military.
To carry out President Biden’s direction, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin, III ordered the establishment of an independent 90-day review commission on sexual assault in the military, stated John Kirby, Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs, during a briefing.