LSU School of Social Work

10/19/2026

Students, staff, and faculty represent the School of Social Work at LSU’s Fall Fest tradition.

10/19/2026

Students, faculty, and staff wear purple to raise awareness for survivors of domestic violence.

10/16/2026

A heartfelt thank-you to our wonderful panelists for sharing their knowledge, experiences, and advice with my HDFS 3067 Practicum students at LSU on Wednesday, October 14, 2026! 💜💛
Special thanks to Dr. Laura Ainsworth (LSU School of Social Work), Dr. Kari Fitzmorris Brisolara (LSU Health New Orleans School of Public Health), Mrs. Alexis Malbroux (LSU Pinkie Gordon Lane Graduate School), Ms. Madison Ledet (LSU Health New Orleans School of Public Health), and Ms. Harlie Chiasson (LSU Health New Orleans School of Public Health).
Thank you for encouraging our students to explore graduate school, consider diverse career pathways, and pursue their goals with confidence. Your time, insights, and commitment to student success are truly appreciated!

10/15/2026

LAMS-GWEP Brings Dementia 24/7 Simulation to Social Work Students
LAMS-GWEP is bringing an immersive dementia education experience to students at the Louisiana State University School of Social Work and University of Southern Mississippi School of Social Work.
Through the Dementia 24/7 Simulation, groups of 10–30 students will complete everyday activities while wearing specialized sensory equipment designed to simulate some of the visual, auditory, cognitive, and physical challenges that may accompany dementia.
The goal extends beyond understanding dementia clinically. The experience gives future social work professionals an opportunity to consider how these challenges can affect everyday life—and reflect on the experience together afterward.
The Dementia 24/7 Simulation is being provided specifically for participating School of Social Work students.

10/12/2026

A special thank you to Ms. Ashford, Executive Director of Families Helping Families of Greater Baton Rouge, for sharing her professional journey, leadership insights, and practical advice with my HDFS 3067 (Practicum in Human Development and Family Science) students! We appreciated learning about her experiences in human services and her vision for serving families and communities. 💜
Pictured: Former HDFS graduates and current School of Social Work (SSW) students Amelia Hebert (left) and Hailey Beard (right) stopped by the class to give the undergraduate students advice regarding the importance of being a strong writer as well as how to succeed in graduate school.

10/12/2026

A special thank-you to Judge Caulette Jackson-Guillard and Attorney Chalette Jackson-Simpson for visiting my HDFS 3067 (Practicum in Human Development and Family Science) class on Wednesday, October 7, 2026! ❤️
These accomplished twin sisters shared their professional journeys, personal experiences, and valuable insights into family law, child advocacy, domestic violence, trauma-informed courts, and the importance of considering the best interests of children. Their powerful message about resilience, compassion, and accountability reminded my students that adversity does not have to define our future.
Thank you both for showing my students how a degree in Human Development and Family Science can open doors to meaningful careers that make a difference in the lives of children and families. I especially appreciate your willingness to welcome our students as future interns!
Wishing Judge Jackson-Guillard all the best in the upcoming midterm election! Thank you both for investing in the next generation of professionals who will serve children and families. 💜👏🏽

09/29/2026

09/29/2026

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09/29/2026

Join us for lunch today! Grab a FREE CE and hear the latest research from our PhD program!

Doctoral candidate Odessa Foster will discuss her current research, Colorism and Social Anxiety Among Black Doctoral Women in Predominantly White Institutions.

9/29
11:30am - 12:30pm
Virtual via Zoom
1.0 General hours
FREE

Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2001078785515?aff=oddtdtcreator

Can't make this one? We will be hosting another Brown Bag CE this fall on 11/25; registration opening soon.

09/28/2026

The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) supports the mission of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to reduce health disparities and improve health-care outcomes of racially and ethnically diverse populations by increasing the number and availability of culturally competent doctoral graduates to meet the needs of underserved populations in both the public and private nonprofit sectors. "Mr. DeKeitra Griffin is wholly committed to undertaking actions that contribute to closing the racialized behavioral health gap. The academic opportunities Mr. Griffin has been afforded thus far have shaped his readiness to take full advantage of the many benefits provided by the MFP. The MFP will map out a path forward as he completes his dissertation, as well as provide a scaffold upon which Mr. Griffin can integrate his research knowledge and skills with his lived experience. With the generous support provided by the CSWE MFP award, he is well positioned to further his leadership abilities as a culturally-conscious behavioral health researcher and policy advocate."