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Aug 15, 2024

One Way Social Work Researchers Can Better Understand Community Needs – and Move the Field Forward

Researchers are calling on the social work community to begin incorporating a methodology called “discrete choice experiments” into their research, to better understand the needs and preferences of key stakeholders. 

Aug 9, 2024

Welcoming Our New Faculty Members

The School of Social Work welcomes three new faculty members for the fall 2024 semester! We are excited to have them join us, as they bring a variety of backgrounds and experiences to our school community. Aneesah Johnson holds degrees from both Shaw University and Rutgers University with a B.A. in Mass Communications and a… 

Jul 24, 2024

Faculty Appointed to Council on Social Work Education Roles

Three School of Social Work faculty members were recently appointed to new roles with the Council of Social Work Education (CSWE). Professor Crystal Campbell was appointed as a member to the CSWE Council on the Role and Status of Women in Social Work Education. In addition to providing awareness, this council also works for the… 

Jul 16, 2024

Professor Crystal Campbell Selected for 2024 BRIDGES Program

Professor Crystal Campbell has been selected as a member of the prestigious BRIDGES 2024 Academic Leadership Program cohort. 

May 15, 2024

Embodying Social Work Values Award Winners Selected

The first annual Embodying Social Work Values Awards winners were recently selected by popular vote. The awards had five different categories, including: MSW Student, BSW Student, Faculty, Staff, and Alumni. Those voting were asked to vote for persons from each category that best represented social work values and ethical principles, as laid out in the… 

May 14, 2024

Addiction Recovery Specialization Completes Reaccreditation

The School of Social Work (SSW) MSW program offers an Addiction Recovery Specialization which equips students with the skills, knowledge, and experience to work with populations experiencing substance use disorders. Upon graduation, participating students are immediately eligible to apply for the Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist-Associate credential from the North Carolina Addiction Specialist Professional Practice Board… 

May 14, 2024

Inaugural Student Ambassador Cohort Selected

At the start of the fall semester, the first School of Social Work (SSW) Student Ambassadors Program cohort will begin their tenure. As part of a freshly reorganized initiative, the ambassadors will work directly with the School to implement campus outreach campaigns, collaborate with local organizations, and promote growth within the larger social work community.… 

Apr 29, 2024

School of Social Work Represented at the 2024 Ebony Harlem Awards

The School of Social Work recently had two awards winners at the 2024 Ebony Harlem Awards. This awards ceremony is an “annual celebration of Black excellence at NC State which recognizes NC State students, faculty, and staff who, through their leadership, reflect and represent leadership, dedication, and talent.” Congratulations to Adrianna Fields, MSW Candidate, who won a… 

Feb 28, 2024

Dr. Intae Yoon Selected for Fulbright Scholar Award

Dr. Intae Yoon, Associate Professor of Social Work at NC State, has been selected as a recipient of the Fulbright Scholar Award. This program offers... 

Feb 28, 2024

Professor Barnes Selected As 2024 ACC Academic Leaders Fellow

The ACC Academic Leaders Network (ALN) aims to leverage collaboration and innovation to build leadership capacity. Professor Sontina Barnes, a longtime Senior Lecturer at the NC State SSW, was selected to join as a 2024 ACC ALN fellow to further this mission. The 2024 Program will host multi-day on-site sessions at ACC Universities, including Clemson University,…