Florida State University has appointed Keithen Mathis as interim director of the FSU Civil Rights Institute (CRI). Mathis will lead the institute’s academic and public-facing initiatives and its work to advance civil rights research, dialogue and engagement.
Highlights from the 2026 CSWE Annual Program Meeting
Monday, October 26, 2026
The FSU College of Social Work is proud to recognize our faculty, student scholars, and affiliates with the Florida Institute for Child Welfare who presented and participated in the 2026 Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting from October 22-25, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia.
Posted Under: CSW General, Faculty & Research
Stepping in Their Shoes: FSU Simulation Reveals Complexities of Domestic Violence
Friday, October 23, 2026
During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, organizations across the country work to educate the public about relationship abuse and dispel harmful misconceptions. One key focus is the difficulty of leaving an abusive relationship.
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FSU Names Keithen Mathis Interim Director of Civil Rights Institute
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Posted Under: CSW General, Faculty & Research
In Their Shoes: Florida Institute for Child Welfare Hosts Domestic Violence Simulation during FSU Discovery Days
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Experiential learning event offers participants a firsthand look at the challenges survivors face during Domestic Violence Awareness Month
As part of Florida State University’s annual Discovery Days, the Florida Institute for Child Welfare will host an interactive learning simulation designed to help participants better understand the realities faced by survivors of domestic violence.
Posted Under: CSW General
FSU College of Social Work Hosts Translational Health Research Symposium
Friday, October 09, 2026
On October 7, the College of Social Work at Florida State University hosted the “Advancing FSU Health Research, Innovation and Community Partnership Research Symposium,” which highlighted the collaborative scholarship of the college, its centers and institutes and community partners. More than 100 participants attended the all-day event at the FSU Student Union, which included three panels and several breakout sessions.
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Meet Our 2026 Doctoral Student Cohort
Wednesday, October 07, 2026
Posted Under: Doctoral Program, CSW General
Florida Institute for Child Welfare and FSU Facilities Receive 2026 Florida TaxWatch Productivity Awards
Monday, October 05, 2026
Two Florida State University teams have received 2026 Florida TaxWatch Government Productivity Awards for projects that strengthened child welfare training and reduced custodial costs at the university’s off-campus facilities.
The awards recognize public employees and organizations whose work saves money, improves efficiency and directly benefits Florida taxpayers.
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Doctoral Student Steps into Council on Social Work Education Leadership Position
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Oluwaseun (Jay) Jegede, a doctoral student with the FSU College of Social Work, has been appointed as a member of the
Posted Under: Doctoral Program, Students, CSW General
Quality Standards Assessment Added to the California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse
Monday, September 14, 2026
After more than a decade of development and research, the Quality Standards Assessment (QSA), has been added to the California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare (CEBC), one of the nation's leading evidence-based practice registries in child welfare and related fields.
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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.