Fulbright Scholar Studies Social Work at FSU
Tuesday, June 07, 2022
Growing up in his native Haiti, Nelson Jean Francois knew he enjoyed helping others and contributing to his community. At the State University of Haiti majoring in social work seemed a natural choice. He worked with children during his internship, but also wished to continue his education in social work. Without an option for a master’s degree in social work, he began graduate studies in the area of development science working to empower people and improve engagement and participation in community-building and projects.
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Social Work Graduate Awarded NASW-Florida Northeast Unit Award
Wednesday, June 01, 2022
This spring the Northeast Unit of the National Association of Social Workers, Florida Chapter celebrated its local social workers and their contributions to the profession and community. Shamara D.
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FSU Center Initiative to Benefit Palm Beach County Child/Teen Mental Health
Monday, May 30, 2022
The Center for the Study and Promotion of Communities, Families and Children at the FSU College of Social Work has teamed up with the Community Foundation for Palm Beach Counties and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County to tackle pandemic-related mental health challenges for local children and adolescents.
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Social Work Student Finalist in 2022 Graduate Student Excellence in Visual Arts Award
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Online MSW student Ariana Giampietro was recently featured as a finalist for FSU’s 2022 Graduate Student Excellence in Visual Arts Award.
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FSU Alumni Association Honors Social Work Graduate and Other ‘Grads Made Good’
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
This spring the FSU Alumni Association held an event to commemorate the latest recipients of the Grads Made Good Awards, co-presented by the Alumni Association and the Seminole Circle of Florida State University’s Omicron Delta Kappa, a national leadership honor society.
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Study on Digital Adherence Program Improves Pediatric Transplant Health Outcomes
Friday, May 13, 2022
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Celebrate Our Spring 2022 Graduates and Award Winners
Monday, May 09, 2022
On Friday, April 29th the College of Social Work celebrated the graduation of 196 graduates including 57 BSWs, 137 MSWs and doctoral graduates Jessica Bagneris and Aidan Ferguson. The drop-in event was held in the College of Social Work lobby and classrooms featuring refreshments, commemorative items and photo opportunities for graduates and their guests along with faculty and staff.
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FSU Graduate Appointed Dean of Ohio State College of Social Work
Friday, May 06, 2022
Ohio State University (OSU) has appointed Dr. David A. Jenkins (PhD, 1992) as the dean of the College of Social Work. Jenkins’ appointment is effective July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2027.
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MSW Student Shares Her Journey to Open Others to Healing and Reduce Stigma
Friday, May 06, 2022
Juanita Martinez found her purpose through her battle with depression, which began a journey of healing and self-discovery. More than 50% of people in their lifetime will experience a mental health challenge, according to the Center for Disease Control, and the diagnosis still carries a stigma.
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Institute for Family Violence Studies Team Receives Association of Family and Conciliation Courts Award
Wednesday, May 04, 2022
The staff of the FSU Florida Institute for Family Violence Studies (IFVS) at the College of Social Work were awarded the 2022 Meyer Elkin Essay Award by the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC).