From Personal Experience to Policy: Alumna Creates Legislative Change for Youths Experiencing Foster Care
Recent graduate Tierra Lamore shared her personal experiences during the 2025 Florida Legislative session to improve access to housing for youths in foster care and/or who have experienced homelessness.
Faculty Member's New Book Offers a Practical Guide on Foster Parent Collaboration
Dr. Lisa Schelbe and her coauthor Amanda Preston's recent published book works to bridge the gap between child welfare professionals and foster parents.
Florida Blue establishes Social Work Scholarship at FSU Panama City
A new social work scholarship provides support for students pursuing a Bachelor of Social Work degree at the FSU Panama City campus.
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
Recent News
From Pilot to Practice: Adapting Trauma Intervention for Foster Youth
Wednesday, June 04, 2025
Trauma-informed care for youth in foster care has long fallen short of the urgent need despite overwhelming evidence of the long-term consequences of untreated trauma. A multisite randomized control trial led by Dr. Tanya Renn (FSU College of Social Work) and Dr.
Examining Longitudinal Service Trajectories of Children Entering Residential Care through Different Pathways
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Residential care settings have long been a critical component of child welfare and mental health services, and, broadly defined, encompasses group homes, residential treatment centers, statewide inpatient facilities, and emergency shelters. These settings provide 24-hour care and treatment for children with complex needs.
Florida Blue establishes Social Work Scholarship at FSU Panama City
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
A substantial gift from Florida Blue will establish an endowed scholarship at Florida State University Panama City for students in the Social Work (BSW) program.
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.