FSU Student Shares Her Progression from Health Policy Lobbyist to Social Worker
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
From an early age, Ellen Navarro Anderson had an interest in government and politics, majoring in political science for her undergraduate degree at Florida Atlantic University with a minor in Latin American Studies.
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FSU Organizational Certification in Trauma Awareness Earned by Sunshine Health
Monday, October 09, 2023
Sunshine Health, a Medicaid managed care organization in Florida and wholly-owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation, has earned the designation of being “Trauma Aware” in partnership with Florida State University’s (FSU) new Organizational Certification in Trauma and Resilience.
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Doctoral Graduate Addresses Maternal Child Health at Florida State Through Research
Monday, September 25, 2023
Three-time graduate Dr. Megan Deichen Hansen recently became an assistant professor with the College of Medicine (COM), a research-intensive position aligning well with her other role working alongside Dr. Heather Flynn to help run research and evaluation efforts at the COM Center for Behavioral Health Integration.
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FSU Study Indicates College Students Benefit from Student Resilience Project Wellness Intervention
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Researchers at Florida State University recently published a study in the Southern Communication Journal evaluating the impact of FSU’s Student Resilience Project on first-year college students.
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Providing Support at the Individual and Community Level at Brehon Family Services
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Brehon Family Services (Brehon), a nonprofit organization in the Big Bend area of Florida, has provided support services to woman and children since 1978. The organization has impacted thousands of lives in the region and supported more than 600 women and children at the Brehon House, a residential housing program for women experiencing homelessness.
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Fall 2023: By the Numbers
Monday, September 18, 2023
The Fall 2023 semester officially began on Monday, August 28th. Yet, impending Hurricane Idalia quickly created other plans for the University, with closure starting midday Tuesday in preparation for the storm’s arrival.
While Tallahassee was relatively fortunate, we recognize that the experiences of our neighbors in the greater Big Bend community vastly differed, including the communities of many CSW students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
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Welcome Back CSW Student Ambassadors
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
The College of Social Work is thrilled to welcome back the CSW Student Ambassador program! After a brief hiatus caused by the pandemic, this new cohort of student leaders look forward to representing the college both within and beyond campus. Student Ambassadors are the face of the college and serve in various areas, including connecting with new and potential students, promoting social work education, volunteering with local social service organizations, helping with CSW events, and more.
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From the Dean: Welcome Message, Fall 2023
Friday, August 25, 2023
As your new dean, it is an honor to lead you into an exhilarating 2023 fall semester for the College of Social Work at Florida State University.
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Center Focuses on Making Vital Resources on the Opioid Crisis Available in Spanish
Friday, August 18, 2023
In September 2022, the Center for the Study and Promotion of Communities, Families, and Children (CFC Center) at the College of Social Work was awarded a two-year Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) grant funding the Southeast Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Regional Center (ROTA-RC).
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Social Work Faculty Receives KL2 Mentored Career Development Award
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
This year, Dr. Kristy Anderson, an assistant professor at the College of Social Work, received a KL2 Mentoring Career Development Award. The National Institutes of Health funds the award to assist emerging research faculty in establishing their career in patient-oriented research. The award combines didactic training, mentoring and exposure to multidisciplinary research and ongoing evaluation.