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.
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Our Online MSW program offers convenience and ease to adult learners.
Recent News
FSU Social Work and Florida Institute for Child Welfare Participate in AI Day in the Capital
Monday, February 23, 2026
On January 22, the FSU College of Law hosted the 2026 FSU AI Day in the Capital event, which brought together leaders in government, law, technology, and academia from across the university to examine the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) and its implications for public institutions, civic infrastructure and ethical governance.
Stoops CFC Center Supports Excellence in Social Work with New Graduate Scholarship
Friday, February 20, 2026
The Stoops Center for Communities, Families, and Children (Stoops CFC Center) is proud to announce a new nonduty scholarship to recognize graduate students in the College of Social Work at Florida State University who demonstrate outstanding academic performance and a deep commitment to excellence in research and practice.
Celebrating How the College Experience Creates Connection
Monday, February 16, 2026
The college experiences for many are a time of learning and self-discovery, but that time also establishes lifelong friendships, relationships and other connections. Inspired by both Valentine’s Day and part of the theme of the 2026 Social Work Month, “Social Work: Uplift. Defend. Transform.”
FSU Social Work Welcomes Undergraduate Exchange Student from Sweden in 2026
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Since 2012, the FSU College of Social Work has enjoyed an international partnership with Jönköping University in Sweden, offering an exchange program for both universities’ undergraduate students. Students participating in the program can take a full-time course load for a full semester at their host university.
Two Social Work Doctoral Students Receive 2026 SSWR Travel Awards
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Two doctoral students from the Florida State University College of Social Work, Oluwaseun "Jay" Jegede and Ngondwe "Pons" Ponsiano, received highly competitive 2026 Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) Travel Awards to support their participation in the annual conference held in January 2026.