Florida State University College of Social Work

05/25/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, Florida State University is closed today. 🇺🇸

Florida State University College of Social Sciences & Public Policy recently shared how younger Americans can better understand the meaning of this day through immersive civics education developed by the FSU Institute for Governance and Civics. https://cosspp.fsu.edu/fsu-expert-explains-how-interactive-civics-education-can-reconnect-younger-americans-with-memorial-day/

05/20/2026

We’re excited to celebrate doctoral student Ponsiano Ngondwe for successfully completing and passing his Preliminary Examination. 🎉 Congratulations, Pons!

05/18/2026

The Stoops Center for Communities, Families, and Children established a new graduate scholarship recognizing students who demonstrate academic excellence and a strong commitment to research and practice.

The first recipient of the Stoops CFC Center Graduate Student Scholarship is doctoral student Sanoop Valappanandi. https://bit.ly/42Kc9Pv

05/14/2026

Did you know that has an exchange program with Jönköping University in Sweden? 🇸🇪🌎

This spring, we welcomed JU undergraduate student Beatrice Pap from Ljungby, Sweden, for the semester.

Learn more about Beatrice and the international partnership at https://bit.ly/4woKeSI.

05/13/2026

04/30/2026

Graduation Highlight! 🎓💫

Here are more of our fantastic spring 2026 graduates:
- Kylie Boschen, MSW
- Makenna Bernstein, MSW
- Maisha Lafosse, MSW
- Alexandria Ramirez and Johanna Pribell, MSW
- Taylor Troutman, MSW
- Julia Roseborough, BSW

04/28/2026

Join us in celebrating Dr. Rachel Harris! 🎉

She recently defended her dissertation, A Person-Centered Approach to Examining Differential Vulnerability During Pregnancy among Prenatal Home Visiting Participants. Her committee was co-chaired by Drs. Eugenia Flores Millender and Frankie Wong, with members Drs. Amy Burdette, Yaacov Petscher and Stephen Tripodi.

Congratulations, Dr. Harris!

04/27/2026

faculty member Dr. Bruce Thyer generously endowed the Walter Hudson Doctoral Scholarship, preserving his colleague's legacy.

Dr. Hudson's impact on social work research and methodology will live on through the doctoral students this scholarship benefits.

Learn more about Dr. Hudson's life and career here: https://bit.ly/4cr7nMz

04/25/2026

Graduation Highlight! 🎓💫

Here are some of our outstanding spring 2026 graduates:
- Fabiana Mattos Da Rocha, MSW
- Kristi Wyatt-Derck, MSW
- Destiny Rose Delude, MSW
- Tomekia Williams, MSW
- Ryan Short, BSW
- Altavise Davis, MSW
- Kayla Williams, MSW
- Xavier Aurelien, MSW
- Kai Pinta, MSW
- Professor Greil-Burkhart's MSW seminar students: Xavier Aurelien, Ashley Beckett, Kylie Boschen, Kristi Wyatt Derck, Gigi Dunn, Julia Henry, Ryann Lynn, Jessie McCarthy, Rebecca Rieck, Rebecca Sardina, Jasmin Suarez, Taylor Troutman, and Kayla Williams

04/24/2026

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. 💙💛

This year, , in partnership with the Institute For Quality Children's Services and Florida Institute for Child Welfare at FSU's College of Social Work, hosted Prevent Child Abuse Florida to share resources and plant a pinwheel garden in front of the college, symbolizing healthy childhoods and raising awareness throughout the month.