Alumni Supports Veterans Experiencing Homelessness Before and After a Natural Disaster
Friday, January 17, 2025
Right after graduating with his Master of Social Work degree in 2015, Jerry Kivett-Kimbro moved to North Carolina and made his home in Asheville. After working two years at a rape crisis center supporting survivors of sexual violence, he transitioned back into the area he was most passionate about – supporting people experiencing homelessness.
Posted Under: Alumni & Friends
FSU Partnership Supports Early Childhood Development in Leon County Schools
Thursday, December 12, 2024
The Stoops Center for Communities, Families, and Children (Stoops Center) at the FSU College of Social Work (FSU CSW) and the Anne Spencer Daves College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences (Anne’s College) teamed up to make an important impact on early childhood education in Leon County through a collaborative initiative funded by the Ch
Posted Under: Alumni & Friends, CFC Center News, CSW General
Longtime Faculty Member Dr. Neil Abell Retires
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
After 33 years of dedicated service, longtime FSU College of Social Work faculty member Professor Neil Abell will retire at the end of the fall 2024 semester. He has served the college not only as a dedicated faculty member but also as a leader. He has been director of the college’s International Programs since 2011 when he took over for fellow faculty member Pat Lager.
Posted Under: Alumni & Friends, CSW General, Faculty & Research
Social Work Student Receives Award in FSU Graduate Student Op-Ed Competition
Monday, December 09, 2024
MSW student Monica Mardones heard about the inaugural Graduate Student Op-Ed Competition from The Graduate School through an FSU communication and decided to apply. The competition challenged enrolled FSU graduate students to participate by writing an “op-ed,” short for “opposite the editorial page” article that expresses an author’s informed opinion on a current issue or topic of interest.
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FSU College of Social Work Celebrates 2024 Alumni Award and Scholarship Recipients
Monday, December 02, 2024
The College of Social Work at Florida State University hosted its 2024 Scholarship and Awards dinner during the 2024 FSU Homecoming week. The event honored six distinguished social work graduates and 112 student scholars.
More than $160K in scholarships was provided to undergraduate and graduate social work students with interests in areas including child welfare, social policy, international social work, social work practice and military veterans.
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Faculty Study Examines Experiences of African Immigrant Women Navigating the U.S. Healthcare System
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
A recent study in the journal Healthcare led by Assistant Professor Dr. Gashaye Tefera and colleagues from the University of Missouri, University of Minnesota and Notre Dame of Maryland University shared insight into the experiences of African immigrant women when accessing primary healthcare in the United States.
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FSU Center Launches Clinical Rebound & Recovery for Early Childhood Program
Friday, November 01, 2024
The Stoops Center for Communities, Families, and Children (Stoops Center) recently launched a groundbreaking program designed to enhance your work with young clients.
Posted Under: CFC Center News, CSW General
Alumna Honored as NASW Social Work Pioneer
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Alumna Dr.
Posted Under: Alumni & Friends
MSW Student Serves as an Advocate for Change through Student Government and Beyond
Monday, October 14, 2024
Jamila Alleyne was born in Tallahassee, Florida, but she did not return until she joined the FSU College of Social Work as a graduate student in the MSW Program Clinical pathway while pursuing the Leadership in Executive and Administrative Development (LEAD) certificate.
Posted Under: CSW General
Faculty Member Named NASW Florida Big Bend Unit Educator of the Year
Friday, September 20, 2024
Dr. Shalay Jackson was awarded the 2024 Educator of the Year for the Big Bend region of the Florida Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers.