2026 College of Social Work Dean Search
Learn more about the 2026 Dean Search including position description and upcoming meetings.
Social Work Month 2026
March is an exciting combination of Social Work Month and Women's History Month. Join us in celebrating all month!
Faculty Member Elected as Society for Social Work and Research Director-At-Large
Dr. Lisa Schelbe has been elected SSWR's Director-at-Large for a three-year term.
Social Work Student Receives Award in FSU Graduate Op-Ed Competition
MSW Student Sarah Lovins Bacani received the Best Call to Action Award in the 2026 FSU Graduate Op-Ed Competition.
FSU Center Partners with Champions Ranch to Expand Rebound & Recovery
The FSU Stoops Center for Communities, Families, and Children is partnering with the Charlie Ward Champions Ranch to bring the center's Rebound & Recovery program into the ranch's programming.
Social Work Alumna Career Focuses on Cultivating Compassion
Alumna Leslie Langbert's career has focused on the field of compassion science.
FSU Social Work Research Shines at 2026 SSWR Conference
Faculty, students and affiliates presented more than 35 posters and sessions at the Society for Social Work and Research Conference.
Virtual Event: The Importance of Integrity When Working with Black Men and Mental Health Wellness
Join the College of Social Work for our next Courageous Conversation on February 20th.
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.
Recent News
Alumna Aids Community Health as a Paramedicine Social Worker
Monday, March 16, 2026
Phyllina Sunshine Valus Arnold (BS '02, MSW' 10), who goes by Sunshine, has worked in the social work field for more than two decades, but it's only since 2023 that she has worked with Citrus County Fire Rescue as a part of the county's community paramedicine program.
Alumnus Endows Jean Margaret Garvey Graduate Scholarship
Thursday, March 12, 2026
From an early age, Patrick (Pat) Garvey (BSW ’72) heard about the importance of an education from both of his parents, Robert and Jean Garvey. After the untimely death of his father when he was 12 years old, Pat and his four siblings continued to hear that message echoed on an almost daily basis from his mother.
FSU College of Social Work Launches New Institute Focused on Justice and Health Innovation Research
Thursday, March 12, 2026
The College of Social Work at Florida State University is establishing the Justice and Health Innovation Research Institute (JHI) to address disparities between the justice system and the fields of behavioral health and substance abuse care.
The institute will draw from the college’s legacy of scholarship and instruction in substance use, behavioral health and criminal justice.
FSU Social Work Alumni and Staff Among Oasis Center Trailblazer Honorees
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Each year, Oasis Center for Women and Girls (Oasis Center) highlights trailblazers in the Tallahassee-Leon County area, recognizing individuals across all professions who have paved the way for future generations to thrive.
FSU College of Social Work Dean Search 2026
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Florida State University (FSU) invites nominations, expressions of interest, and applications for the position of Dean in the College of Social Work. The University seeks a dynamic and passionate leader and scholar who will advance social work research and support the College's mission of preparing professionals who enhance human well-being.
The University has retained WittKieffer to assist with this national search.