Florida Blue establishes Social Work Scholarship at FSU Panama City
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
A substantial gift from Florida Blue will establish an endowed scholarship at Florida State University Panama City for students in the Social Work (BSW) program.
Posted Under: Alumni & Friends, Students
FSU Alumna Named Dean of University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work
Friday, May 16, 2025
Dr. Yarneccia D. Dyson has been selected as the next dean of the University of Houston’s (UH) Graduate School of Social Work, where she will also hold the honor of the Maconda Brown O’Connor Endowed Dean’s Chair. She will step into the role on June 1, 2025.
Posted Under: Alumni & Friends, CSW General
Faculty Member's New Book Offers a Practical Guide on Foster Parent Collaboration
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Florida State University College of Social Work professor Dr.
Posted Under: Faculty & Research
#FSUStrong: College of Social Work Come Together to Celebrate Class of Spring 2025 and Awards
Thursday, May 01, 2025
In light of the recent tragedy at the FSU Student Union, the College of Social Work relocated its Spring 2025 Graduation Event to Opperman Music Hall in the College of Music’s Kuersteiner Building. The event welcomed spring 2025 graduates and their guests, celebrating 51 BSW, 141 MSW and two doctoral graduates.
Posted Under: Alumni & Friends, Doctoral Program, Students, CSW General
Stoops CFC Center’s Rebound & Recovery Blooms at 2025 Children’s Week Florida
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Rebound & Recovery, an initiative of the Stoops Center for Communities, Families, and Children (Stoops CFC Center) at FSU College of Social Work, proudly participated in Children’s Week Florida™ 2025 to promote early childhood mental health and well-being.
Posted Under: CFC Center News, CSW General
From Personal Experience to Policy: Alumna Creates Legislative Change for Youths Experiencing Foster Care
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Young alumni Tierra Lamore (BSW '24) testified before the House Career and Workforce Subcommittee earlier in the 2025 Florida Legislative Session in support of HB879, which would ensure that young adults who experience homelessness or who had experienced foster care be given priority for housing on college campuses.
Posted Under: Alumni & Friends, CSW General
Social Work Graduate Students Amplify Their Impact Through Graduate Assistantships
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Meet some of our current on-campus Master of Social Work students who balance the demands of their graduate coursework with work experiences on campus provided through graduate assistantships.
Their campus experiences allow them to have hands-on service roles with a broad range of entities and support teams across campus.
Posted Under: Students, CSW General
Research Study Highlights Occupational Impact on Cognitive Health in Older Adults
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Education is widely recognized as a strong predictor of cognitive health in aging. However, a recent study published in The Journals of Gerontology, Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences explores how occupational experiences before age 60 mediate the relationship between education and cognitive function in adults aged 65 and older.
Posted Under: CSW General, Faculty & Research
Social Work Faculty Member Receives University Teaching Award for Innovation in Teaching
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Jessica Greil-Burkhart, an assistant teaching professor with the FSU College of Social Work, was awarded a 2024-25 University Teaching Award for Innovation in Teaching from the Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs. The award honors faculty who invest considerable time and effort into transforming the learning experiences they provide for their students.
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Student Shines as 2025 Undergraduate Humanitarian of the Year for the College of Social Work
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Claire Sciandra, a senior and BSW student, was the College of Social Work's Undergraduate Humanitarian of the Year. The honor is awarded annually and emphasizes Florida State's responsibility to contribute meaningfully to the public good.