Alumni Awards: Call for Nominations
Nominate a deserving social work alumni for the 2025 Alumni Awards now until June 15, 2025!
Social Work Graduate Students Amplify Their Impact Through Graduate Assistantships
Meet some of our outstanding graduate students making a difference on campus through their assistanships.
#FSUStrong: College of Social Work Celebrates Class of Spring 2025 and Awards
Enjoy highlights from our Spring 2025 graduation event and the student, faculty and field award winners!
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
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Recent News
FSU Alumna Named Dean of University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work
Friday, May 16, 2025
Dr. Yarneccia D. Dyson has been selected as the next dean of the University of Houston’s (UH) Graduate School of Social Work, where she will also hold the honor of the Maconda Brown O’Connor Endowed Dean’s Chair. She will step into the role on June 1, 2025.
Faculty Member's New Book Offers a Practical Guide on Foster Parent Collaboration
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Florida State University College of Social Work professor Dr.
#FSUStrong: College of Social Work Come Together to Celebrate Class of Spring 2025 and Awards
Thursday, May 01, 2025
In light of the recent tragedy at the FSU Student Union, the College of Social Work relocated its Spring 2025 Graduation Event to Opperman Music Hall in the College of Music’s Kuersteiner Building. The event welcomed spring 2025 graduates and their guests, celebrating 51 BSW, 141 MSW and two doctoral graduates.
Stoops CFC Center’s Rebound & Recovery Blooms at 2025 Children’s Week Florida
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Rebound & Recovery, an initiative of the Stoops Center for Communities, Families, and Children (Stoops CFC Center) at FSU College of Social Work, proudly participated in Children’s Week Florida™ 2025 to promote early childhood mental health and well-being.
From Personal Experience to Policy: Alumna Creates Legislative Change for Youths Experiencing Foster Care
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Young alumni Tierra Lamore (BSW '24) testified before the House Career and Workforce Subcommittee earlier in the 2025 Florida Legislative Session in support of HB879, which would ensure that young adults who experience homelessness or who had experienced foster care be given priority for housing on college campuses.