FSU Celebrates 175 Years
Florida State University marks 175 years with a celebration of legacy and progress.
David Springer to Leave Enduring Legacy at FSU
Dr. David Springer will leave an enduring legacy at FSU as he returns to UT Austin as Centennial Professor in Leadership in Fall 2026.
2025-2026 Communitas Magazine
Enjoy the latest issue of Communitas magazine as a digital flipbook or as a PDF.
College of Social Work Celebrates Alumni Awards and Scholarship Recipients
The college celebrated alumni award winners and scholarship recipients during FSU Homecoming week.
FSU Social Work Alumni Appointed Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Secretary
Matt Walsh, an MSW graduate, was appointed as the head of Florida DJJ.
Miss Florida Seminole bridges heritage and higher education at FSU
Student Star: Bailey Marie Latchford
Research Study Examines Organizational Factors’ Impact on Work-Related Burnout in Child Welfare Workers
Researchers focused on what predictors most impacted work-related burnout in Florida's child welfare workers.
College of Social Work Backs Successful Co-Parenting After Divorce Toolkit to Keep it Accessible
The college is sponsoring the toolkit created by the Institute for Trauma and Resilience Studies to keep it free and accessible to Florida parents.
Alumna Finds Fulfillment in Military Social Work and Public Health Service Career
Captain Jenny McCorkle enjoyed a career with broad range of experiences through military and public service.
Take Your Passion Online
Our Online MSW program offers convenience and ease to adult learners.
Recent News
FSU Center Partners with Champions Ranch to Expand Rebound & Recovery
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
The Stoops Center for Communities, Families, and Children, a part of the FSU College of Social Work, is partnering with Charlie Ward Champions Ranch, a 109-acre campus founded by Charlie and Tonja Ward, to bring the Center’s Rebound & Recovery program into Champions Ranch programming.
Social Work Student Receives Award in FSU Graduate Op-Ed Competition
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
MSW student Sarah Lovins Bacani is both an FSU student and an FSU employee working within FSU Advising First, a part of the Division of Undergraduate Studies. "I currently work in the Center for Academic Guidance, where we specialize in early response interventions for students who are beginning to show signs of academic disengagement or risk of dropping out," she shared.
Florida State University marks 175 years: A celebration of legacy and progress
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Florida State University is commemorating a rare and historic achievement, marking 175 years since its founding. This milestone celebrates the university’s longstanding tradition of excellence and highlights its continued growth and significance as a leader in higher education.
FSU Social Work Research Shines at 2026 SSWR Conference
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
The FSU College of Social Work (FSU CSW) participated in the 2026 Society for Social Work and Research Conference in Washington, DC.
David Springer to Leave Enduring Legacy at FSU, Returning to UT Austin as Centennial Professor in Leadership
Thursday, January 08, 2026
Dean David Springer will conclude his deanship at the FSU College of Social Work in the summer of 2026. He will rejoin the faculty of the Steve Hicks School of Social Work at The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) as a Centennial Professor in Leadership for Community, Professional, and Corporate Excellence and as a University Distinguished Teaching Professor in August 2026.