Spring Graduation 2025 Event
Join the College of Social Work for a Spring Graduation Event on Friday, May 2, 2025.
Research Study Highlights Occupational Impact on Cognitive Health in Older Adults
A recent study led by Dr. Qiuchang Katy Cao explored how occupational experiences before age 60 mediate the relationship between education and cognitive function for adults age 65 and older.
Alumna Creates Non-Profit to Mentor Teen Mothers
Altrichia Cook Wilcox used her own experiences to support young families in her community.
Student Shines as Undergraduate Humanitarian of the Year
Claire Sciandra was named the 2025 Undergraduate Humanitarian of the Year for the College of Social Work.
Faculty Member Receives University Teaching Award
Jessica Greil-Burkart received a 2025 University Teaching Award for Innovation in Teaching
Social Work Month 2025: Compassion + Action
The College of Social Work is celebrating Social Work Month with events throughout March!
Faculty Awarded 2025 FSU MLK Distinguished Service Award
Faculty member Keithen Mathis received a Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. award for his outstanding service in keeping with Dr. King's principles and ideas.
Alumni Supports Veterans Experiencing Homelessness Before and After a Natural Disaster
Jerry Kivett-Kimbro has been helping veterans navigate housing challenges prior to and following Hurricane Helene.
Take Your Passion Online
Our Online MSW program offers convenience and ease to adult learners.
Recent News
Research Study Highlights Occupational Impact on Cognitive Health in Older Adults
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Education is widely recognized as a strong predictor of cognitive health in aging. However, a recent study published in The Journals of Gerontology, Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences explores how occupational experiences before age 60 mediate the relationship between education and cognitive function in adults aged 65 and older.
Social Work Faculty Member Receives University Teaching Award for Innovation in Teaching
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Jessica Greil-Burkhart, an assistant teaching professor with the FSU College of Social Work, was awarded a 2024-25 University Teaching Award for Innovation in Teaching from the Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs. The award honors faculty who invest considerable time and effort into transforming the learning experiences they provide for their students.
Student Shines as 2025 Undergraduate Humanitarian of the Year for the College of Social Work
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Claire Sciandra, a senior and BSW student, was the College of Social Work's Undergraduate Humanitarian of the Year. The honor is awarded annually and emphasizes Florida State's responsibility to contribute meaningfully to the public good.
From Social Work to Labor Law: An Alumna’s Journey in Justice and Empowerment
Thursday, March 20, 2025
As a self-described “practical person,” Erica Askin (BSW 2004) always wanted a hands-on career working directly with people. While at Florida State University as an undergraduate student, social work offered the hands-on experience and skills she sought. “I chose the Social Work program at FSU because it aligned with these values while also giving me the opportunity to be educated and mentored by really great professors and to gain new perspectives in a different region of Florida where I grew up,” said Askin.
Alumna Creates Non-Profit to Mentor Teen Mothers
Monday, March 17, 2025
“I have heard people say, ‘you don’t need others to make it in life’ and about ‘self-made’ successful individuals. This was not my story. I needed people,” said Altrichia Cook Wilcox (BSW 2009).
While just starting out at Florida State University and five hours away from her hometown of Lakeland, Florida, she knew what it was like to be overwhelmed by the prospect of being a young mother balancing the demands of school and daily life.