Faculty & Research News
Welcome New Faculty Member Amelia C. Mueller-Williams
Tuesday, September 01, 2026
Originally from Michigan, Amelia Mueller-Williams carries a strong family legacy of social work. While her initial interest leaned towards anthropology and biology, her connection to the profession was shaped by her two paternal grandparents, both social workers and civil rights activists, and an uncle who is a social worker in Florida.
Posted Under: CSW General, Faculty & Research
College of Social Work Welcomes Child Welfare Expert to Faculty
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Kimberly Harvey is not new to the College of Social Work, but this year she steps into a new role as an Assistant Teaching Professor, working with the Field Education Office and teaching undergraduate and graduate classes.
Posted Under: Alumni & Friends, CSW General, Faculty & Research
Welcome New Faculty Member Zach Cooper
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
As an undergraduate student, Dr. Zach Cooper was fascinated with clinical psychology and sociology, with a strong desire to be a therapist providing clinical services while also being trained to address social determinants of health. When he discovered social work, he realized he had found the field that converged these interests.
Posted Under: CSW General, Faculty & Research
Study Examines Healthcare Use, Mental Health and Nonadherence in Pediatric Organ Recipients
Wednesday, July 01, 2026
How people use healthcare services is often complex, particularly when it comes to the interplay of many biopsychosocial factors.
Posted Under: Doctoral Program, Students, Faculty & Research
Faculty Member Named NASW Social Work Pioneer
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Distinguished Research Professor Bruce Thyer was honored at the NASW 2026 National Conference among the ten social workers nationwide to be named a 2026 NASW Social Work Pioneer.
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FSU names Kirk Foster Dean of the College of Social Work
Monday, June 08, 2026
Florida State University has named nationally recognized scholar and academic leader Kirk A. Foster as the next dean of the College of Social Work.
Foster currently serves as dean of the School of Social Work at the University of Texas at Arlington and will begin his role at Florida State on Aug. 17.
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FSU College of Social Work Dean Search 2026
Wednesday, April 29, 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.
Posted Under: CSW General, Faculty & Research
Social Work Faculty Receives 2026 Society of Behavioral Medicine Award
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Dr. Amy L. Ai, a Florida State University (FSU) Distinguished Research Professor at the College of Social Work, was recognized by the Society for Behavioral Medicine (SBM) as a 2026 recipient of the society’s Cardiovascular Disease Group (CVD SIG) Kenneth E. Freedland Founder’s Award.
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When Home Changes, Support Shifts: What Research Can Tell Us About Mothers and Why Support Matters
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
A recent study published in the journal Family Relations found that household structure composition and residential stability are factors that influence mothers’ perceptions of available supports.
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Faculty Member Receives FSU Community-Engaged Teaching Award
Monday, March 30, 2026
Erika Cuffy, an assistant teaching professor at the College of Social Work, was awarded a 2025-26 University Teaching Award for Community Engaged Teaching.