2025-2026 College of Social Work Scholarships
Social work students can apply for FSU College of Social Work Scholarships from January 1 - February 28, 2025.
FSU Partnership Supports Early Childhood Development in Leon County Schools
The Stoops Center for Communities, Families, and Children at the College of Social Work are leading a project to make an important impact on early childhood education in Leon County, Florida.
Maura's Voice Presentation with the Rotary Club Atlanta West End
The FSU College of Social Work invites you to join us and the Rotary Club of Atlanta West End for a keynote presentation by Jeff Binkley, Founder of Maura’s Voice Research Fund, on Friday, January 31st.
Social Work Student Receives Award in FSU Graduate Student Op-Ed Competition
MSW student Monica Mardones received the Best Organized Op-Ed Award in the inaugural Graduate Student Op-Ed Competition through The Graduate School at FSU.
Faculty Study Examines Experiences of African Immigrant Women Navigating the U.S. Healthcare System
A recent study led by Dr. Gashaye Tefera shared insight into the experiences of African immigrant women when accessing primary healthcare in the United States.
Celebrate Our 2024 Alumni Award and Scholarship Recipients
The College of Social Work at Florida State University hosted its 2024 Scholarship and Awards dinner during the 2024 FSU Homecoming week. The event honored six distinguished social work graduates and 112 student scholars.
Alumna Honored as NASW Social Work Pioneer
Alumna Dr. Diana DiNitto (PhD 1980, MSW 1987) is among the 25 newest social workers recognized as an NASW Social Work Pioneer by the National Association of Social Workers Foundation.
MSW Student Serves as an Advocate for Change through Student Government and Beyond
Jamila Alleyne serves as a social work representative with the FSU Congress of Graduate Students and is working on a directed individualized study focused on macro social work with Dr. Kristy Anderson.
Faculty Member Named NASW Florida Big Bend Unit Educator of the Year
Dr. Shalay Jackson was awarded the 2024 Educator of the Year for the Big Bend region of the National Association of Social Workers Florida Chapter.
Faculty Research Explores Older Adult Engagement in Age-Friendly Community Initiatives
Dr. Qiuchang (Katy) Cao led a recent study that looked at what older adults value in their engagement in Age-Friendly Community (AFC) initiatives.
Recent News
Alumni Supports Veterans Experiencing Homelessness Before and After a Natural Disaster
Friday, January 17, 2025
Right after graduating with his Master of Social Work degree in 2015, Jerry Kivett-Kimbro moved to North Carolina and made his home in Asheville. After working two years at a rape crisis center supporting survivors of sexual violence, he transitioned back into the area he was most passionate about – supporting people experiencing homelessness.
FSU Partnership Supports Early Childhood Development in Leon County Schools
Thursday, December 12, 2024
The Stoops Center for Communities, Families, and Children (Stoops Center) at the FSU College of Social Work (FSU CSW) and the Anne Spencer Daves College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences (Anne’s College) teamed up to make an important impact on early childhood education in Leon County through a collaborative initiative funded by the Ch
Longtime Faculty Member Dr. Neil Abell Retires
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
After 33 years of dedicated service, longtime FSU College of Social Work faculty member Professor Neil Abell will retire at the end of the fall 2024 semester. He has served the college not only as a dedicated faculty member but also as a leader. He has been director of the college’s International Programs since 2011 when he took over for fellow faculty member Pat Lager.
Social Work Student Receives Award in FSU Graduate Student Op-Ed Competition
Monday, December 09, 2024
MSW student Monica Mardones heard about the inaugural Graduate Student Op-Ed Competition from The Graduate School through an FSU communication and decided to apply. The competition challenged enrolled FSU graduate students to participate by writing an “op-ed,” short for “opposite the editorial page” article that expresses an author’s informed opinion on a current issue or topic of interest.
FSU College of Social Work Celebrates 2024 Alumni Award and Scholarship Recipients
Monday, December 02, 2024
The College of Social Work at Florida State University hosted its 2024 Scholarship and Awards dinner during the 2024 FSU Homecoming week. The event honored six distinguished social work graduates and 112 student scholars.
More than $160K in scholarships was provided to undergraduate and graduate social work students with interests in areas including child welfare, social policy, international social work, social work practice and military veterans.