Social Work Student Receives Award in FSU Graduate Op-Ed Competition
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
MSW student Sarah Lovins Bacani is both an FSU student and an FSU employee working within FSU Advising First, a part of the Division of Undergraduate Studies. "I currently work in the Center for Academic Guidance, where we specialize in early response interventions for students who are beginning to show signs of academic disengagement or risk of dropping out," she shared.
Posted Under: Alumni & Friends, Students, CSW General
Florida State University marks 175 years: A celebration of legacy and progress
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Florida State University is commemorating a rare and historic achievement, marking 175 years since its founding. This milestone celebrates the university’s longstanding tradition of excellence and highlights its continued growth and significance as a leader in higher education.
Posted Under: Alumni & Friends, CSW General
FSU Social Work Research Shines at 2026 SSWR Conference
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
The FSU College of Social Work (FSU CSW) participated in the 2026 Society for Social Work and Research Conference in Washington, DC.
Posted Under: Doctoral Program, CSW General, Faculty & Research
David Springer to Leave Enduring Legacy at FSU, Returning to UT Austin as Centennial Professor in Leadership
Thursday, January 08, 2026
Dean David Springer will conclude his deanship at the FSU College of Social Work in the summer of 2026. He will rejoin the faculty of the Steve Hicks School of Social Work at The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) as a Centennial Professor in Leadership for Community, Professional, and Corporate Excellence and as a University Distinguished Teaching Professor in August 2026.
Posted Under: Alumni & Friends, CSW General
Florida Institute for Child Welfare Virtual Reality Featured on WTXL
Monday, December 08, 2025
The Florida Institute for Child Welfare at the FSU College of Social Work was featured on ABC 27 - WTXL Tallahassee for its virtual reality training program for social work students, which helps prepare them for working with children and families. Virtual reality immerses social work students and child welfare workers in simulated real-life case management scenarios, providing a controlled environment where they can practice and refine their skills.
Watch the video and read the transcript by clicking the button below.
Posted Under: Alumni & Friends
FSU Student Shows Impact of Animal Therapy on Well-being Through Research
Monday, December 08, 2025
As a case management assistant at AdventHealth Central Florida Division, Online MSW student, Fabiana Mattos Da Rocha, works alongside hardworking doctors, nurses, and other helping professionals and connects with patients and their families on a daily basis. She noticed in 2025 an increase in signs of quiet burnout, exhaustion and being overwhelmed ac
Posted Under: Students, CSW General
Meet Our Social Work Student Ambassadors
Monday, December 08, 2025
The FSU College of Social Work welcomed its newest cohort of Student Ambassadors for the 2025-2026 academic year. These student leaders are taking a forward-facing role at the college, acting as representatives of the college and its mission in multiple roles.
Posted Under: Students, CSW General
FSU Center Initiative Expands Nationally
Friday, December 05, 2025
One year post-launch, an innovative, self-paced program created by the Stoops Center for Communities, Families, and Children (Stoops CFC Center) at Florida State University's College of Social Work is helping individuals involved with the criminal justice system build healthier lives and reduce substance-related harm—without adding to staff workload.
Posted Under: Alumni & Friends, CFC Center News, CSW General
Meet Our 2025 Doctoral Student Cohort
Friday, December 05, 2025
The College of Social Work is thrilled to welcome the newest cohort of doctoral students. Each doctoral student joins the university community with a unique background and sense of purpose to further advance social work scholarship and the people the field of social work serves.
Posted Under: Doctoral Program, CSW General
Research Study Evaluates Feasibility of a Trauma-Informed Intervention in a County Jail
Thursday, December 04, 2025
Jails in the United States hold more than half a million people daily, with more than 80% of them experiencing multiple forms of trauma in their lifetime. Research has established a strong link between trauma and multiple forms of mental and behavioral health issues, including but not limited to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety and substance use disorders.