Alumnus Endows Jean Margaret Garvey Graduate Scholarship
Thursday, March 12, 2026
From an early age, Patrick (Pat) Garvey (BSW ’72) heard about the importance of an education from both of his parents, Robert and Jean Garvey. After the untimely death of his father when he was 12 years old, Pat and his four siblings continued to hear that message echoed on an almost daily basis from his mother.
Posted Under: Alumni & Friends, CSW General
FSU College of Social Work Launches New Institute Focused on Justice and Health Innovation Research
Thursday, March 12, 2026
The College of Social Work at Florida State University is establishing the Justice and Health Innovation Research Institute (JHI) to address disparities between the justice system and the fields of behavioral health and substance abuse care.
The institute will draw from the college’s legacy of scholarship and instruction in substance use, behavioral health and criminal justice.
Posted Under: CSW General, Faculty & Research
FSU Social Work Alumni and Staff Among Oasis Center Trailblazer Honorees
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Each year, Oasis Center for Women and Girls (Oasis Center) highlights trailblazers in the Tallahassee-Leon County area, recognizing individuals across all professions who have paved the way for future generations to thrive.
Posted Under: Alumni & Friends, CSW General
FSU College of Social Work Dean Search 2026
Thursday, February 26, 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
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.
Posted Under: Alumni & Friends, CSW General, Faculty & Research
Social Work Month 2026
Monday, February 23, 2026
The National Association of Social Workers honors March each year as Social Work Month. This year, the theme, “Social Workers: Uplift. Defend.
Posted Under: CSW General
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.
Posted Under: CFC Center News, CSW General
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.”
Posted Under: CSW General
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.
Posted Under: Students, CSW General
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.