Pittsburg State University Social Work Program

05/30/2026

Madeleine Warren, BSW student, just finished presenting her research project titled “Global Learning: Development of Intercultural Sensitivity and Cultural Intelligence in Study-Abroad Participants“ to an international audience of researchers at the Global Awareness Society International (GASI) conference in Santiago, Chile.
Madeleine is also part of a larger - international research team that presented two separate projects related to student resiliency as well.

05/16/2026

A special shout-out to Michael Thompson, who was our Graduate Assistant for the past 1.5 years. He did a fantastic job serving our program and students behind the scenes and in the classroom, where he was the instructor for our Relationship Skills course this semester and a guest instructor in various classes throughout his time as GA. Michael has already passed his LMSW exam and will soon start his new position as a therapist for children and teens at Spring River Mental Health. We're grateful for you, Mike, and so proud of you!

05/15/2026

On the last day of classes, our MSW students, pictured here with Dr. Jeremey Wolfe, shared in a cultural potluck. Each person brought a food or drink item that represented their family culture and shared why it was meaningful to them. These students will add a new meaningful moment to their stories tonight as they graduate with their Master of Social Work! 🎓❤️💛🦍

We are thrilled to send out these 20 social workers from our first MSW graduating class! If you want to watch the Commencement of the College of Arts and Sciences, Pittsburg State University, a livestream is available at 6:30 pm. You can access the link here:
https://www.themiaanetwork.com/pittstategorillas/?B=4012840

05/15/2026

These students will walk the stage tomorrow night, turn their tassels, and work to make the world a better place as BSW graduates! 🎓❤️💛🦍

05/14/2026

Our seniors and grad students selected classmates to represent them at the Celebration of Graduates on Monday. Elijah Wolfe, BSW, and Michael Thompson, MSW, shared words of gratitude and encouragement to their fellow students, faculty, and family members. Congratulations to Elijah, Michael, and all of our 31 social work graduates!

05/12/2026

On Monday evening, we celebrated our 11 BSW graduates and 20 MSW graduates with a reception and the distribution of cords, stoles, medals, and awards, and we are thrilled to have hooded our first ever MSW graduating class! These 31 graduates will walk the stage Friday evening in the commencement of the College of Arts and Sciences, Pittsburg State University and become our colleagues in the social work field. We are so proud of you!

05/10/2026

Paige, Carrie, Elijah, and Lydia (the four students on the left), represented the PSU Social Work BSW program at the Emerging Leaders in Behavioral Health Summit in Wichita this week!

This week, students from the Psychology and Social Work departments teamed up to represent Pitt State at the first ever Emerging Leaders in Behavioral Health Summit. A day full of learning, thought-provoking conversation, and networking with other professionals in the field. What an amazing opportunity! ❤️💛

05/09/2026

I spy BSW student, Ryza!

& that’s a wrap on the semester! 2025-2026 Season was one for the books. We debuted Pitt State’s first ever all-girl team, we had the largest roster the program has ever seen, we placed 3rd & 5th at Nationals, we said goodbye to some special graduates, and ended the season with awards! Next season loading soon…
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Most Valuable Gorilla: Taya
Elite Gorilla: Tyler
Powerful Gorilla: Tyler
Clutch Gorilla: Caleb and Morgan
Relentless Gorilla: Re*****on
Most Improved Gorilla: Teagan, Ryza, Allie, and Re*****on
Humble Gorilla: Jewel
Heart of a Gorilla: Carter and Allie
Gorilla Legacy: Keylie
Gorilla Culture: Shelby
Gorilla Game Day: Reyna and Andrew
Gorilla Family: Kinzey, Carter, and Chase
Legacy in the Making: Jewel and Tyler
Taylor Kemp Award: Jewel and Carter