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Social Work Alumna Shares Resources for Grief and Loss in New Book
Thursday, March 28, 2024

Kelly Daugherty (MSW 2002), the founder of Great Life Grief Counseling and the Center for Informed Grief, LLC, has dedicated her career to providing resources and support for individuals facing the challenges of grief and loss. 

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BSW Student Honored as Humanitarian of the Year for the College of Social Work
Monday, March 25, 2024

"I wanted to go to a school that would offer me a college experience like you see in the movies as a first-generation college student," recalled BSW student Lucy Lawrence.

She came to FSU for its beautiful campus as a theater major, wanting to connect with people and provide commentary on the world around her through art. "I felt like I was missing the element of truly working with people and helping my community," she stressed. "When I found the College of Social Work, I fell in love with the program and the profession."

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FSU Workshop Seeks to Build Resilience in Florida Gulf Communities with the Help of Indigenous Knowledge
Friday, March 22, 2024

Florida State University is hosting a free workshop on Friday, April 12th, from 9:30 am until 1:30 pm titled, “Saving the Planet with Indigenous Knowledge,” to explore how to achieve adaptive resilience for the Florida Gulf’s coastal communities with the inclusion of Indigenous knowledge.

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Social Work Faculty Receives Society of Behavioral Medicine Award
Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Dr. Amy L. Ai, a distinguished research professor at the FSU College of Social Work, was recognized by the Society for Behavioral Medicine (SBM) as the 2024 recipient of the Integrative Health and Spirituality Special Group (IHS SG) Distinguished Scientist Award.

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FSU Remembers Eminent Psychologist and National Academy Member Norman B. Anderson
Saturday, March 02, 2024

Dr. Norman B. Anderson, clinical psychologist, and well-known leader in the behavioral and social sciences, passed unexpectedly on March 1, 2024, while recovering from knee surgeries. Dr. Anderson was born on October 16, 1955, in Greensboro, NC. His parents were the late Drs. Charles W. and Lois J. Anderson, co-pastors of the United Institutional Baptist Church in Greensboro. He is survived by his wife of more than 37 years, Elizabeth, and his extended family.  

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FSU’s Great Give 2024: Investing in Future Social Workers
Friday, March 01, 2024

Florida State University launches the 13th annual FSU’s Great Give on Wednesday, March 6.

During the 24-hour event, the FSU College of Social Work’s project focuses on supporting social work students in completing their field placement internships. The college has set a goal of raising $40,000. 

Since 2011, the annual day of giving has garnered tremendous support from donors worldwide. Last year, FSU’s Great Give raised $1+ million thanks to the generosity of 5,155 donors. 

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FSU Rebound and Recovery Program Participates in Children's Week at the Florida Capitol
Thursday, February 29, 2024

In the heart of Children's Week 2024 at the Florida Capitol, a magical spectacle unfolded as the Storybook Village came to life, inspiring young minds to "Dream Big," this year's Child's Week theme. Storybook Village, an integral part of Children's Week, transforms the plaza at the Florida Capitol into a wonderland of education and learning for children.

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Social Work Month: Empowering Social Workers
Tuesday, February 27, 2024

The month of March is Social Work Month as well as Women’s History Month. The National Association of Social Workers’ theme for 2024 is “Empowering Social Workers.”

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Welcome the College of Social Work’s New Development Director
Saturday, February 17, 2024

For Paige McKay Kubik, joining the Florida State University College of Social Work staff as its new Development Director is like returning home.

“I was a first-generation college student at Florida State,” she recalled fondly. “When I was on the field with the Marching Chiefs, I’d look into the stands of Doak Campbell Stadium and marvel at the crowd. So big that every person in my small Alabama hometown could have a seat, and there would still be 70,000 seats left to fill.”

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FSU Faculty Member Inducted into Society for Social Work and Research Fellows
Thursday, February 15, 2024

Dr. Michael Killian, an associate professor at the College of Social Work, was inducted into the 2024 Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) fellows class.

SSWR fellows are members who have served to advance the society's mission to – advance, disseminate, and translate research that addresses social work practice and policy issues and promotes a diverse, equitable, and just society. 

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