Remembering Faculty Member Patricia Lager
Monday, November 06, 2023
Patricia (Pat) Brazil Lager served as a social work instructor for more than 20 years and was the founder of the International Programs at the College of Social Work at Florida State University. She passed away on October 14, 2023, but left an indelible legacy at the college and FSU that continues to impact social work students and graduates to this day.
Posted Under: Alumni & Friends, CSW General
College of Social Work Celebrates Alumni Award and Scholarship Recipients
Thursday, November 02, 2023
The College of Social Work at Florida State University hosted its 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award and Student Scholarship Awards dinner on Thursday, October 19th. The event honored five distinguished social work graduates and 2022-2023 student scholars.
More than $108K in scholarships were given in 2022-2023 to support undergraduate- and graduate-level social work students with interests in areas including child welfare, social policy, international social work, social work practice and military veterans.
Posted Under: Alumni & Friends, CSW General
Rebound and Recovery Program Partners with Leon County Schools for Pre-K Student Resilience
Thursday, October 26, 2023
In October, the Leon County School Board (LCS) in Leon County, Florida approved a memorandum of understanding with Florida State University committing in-kind resources to support the implementation of the “Rebound & Recovery” program.
Posted Under: CFC Center News, CSW General
Longtime Social Work Administrator takes on New Role in FSU Office of Faculty Development and Advancement
Monday, October 23, 2023
Craig Stanley, who started his academic career in 2004 in Florida State University’s College of Social Work, is taking on a new role as Director of Strategic Initiatives and Special Projects in the Office of Faculty Development and Advancement. He starts his new position Oct. 23.
Posted Under: Alumni & Friends, CSW General
First-Generation FSU Student Leaders Help Other Students Find Community on Campus
Friday, October 20, 2023
As freshmen coming to Florida State University, Nicole Alvarado, Maximo Valdes and Javier Puebla were unsure of where their time at FSU would take them or where they would find their sense of community on campus.
Posted Under: CSW General
Leadership Announcement: Four New Leadership Roles at the College of Social Work
Monday, October 16, 2023
Dean David W. Springer is excited to announce four administrative leadership promotions within the FSU College of Social Work.
"Individually, these leaders and change-makers within our college will make a profound impact on our community through collaboratively sharing their strengths and talents with faculty, staff, students and alumni," said Dean Springer, sharing his vision for this team. "Collectively, I know they will serve a critical role in amplifying our transformational work to change lives."
Posted Under: CSW General, Faculty & Research
Empowering Foster Youth through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Trauma
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Youth in foster care often face higher exposure to traumatic events and are less likely to receive the necessary services to address the resulting trauma-related symptoms. This discrepancy leads to a range of mental health challenges that, if left untreated, can manifest into more complex issues, such as substance misuse and delinquency.
Posted Under: Alumni & Friends, CSW General, Faculty & Research
Domestic Violence Awareness Month: There’s Hope in Healing
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
In October, Tallahassee’s Domestic Violence Coordinating Council (DVCC) amps up its efforts to provide information and awareness during the month-long observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Posted Under: CSW General
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.
Posted Under: Alumni & Friends, CSW General
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.