School of Social Work

Oct 15, 2024

Dr. Kim Earns Distinguished Service Award

On August 23, 2024, Dr. Sung-Ju Kim, Associate Professor at the NC State School of Social Work, was honored with the Distinguished Service Award from the Korean-American Scientists and Technologists Association (KASSTA). This prestigious award recognizes Dr. Kim’s outstanding contributions to the organization, particularly his roles as a nonprofit and business advisor. Additionally, the award…

Oct 9, 2024

Technician’s growing and varied history of covering NC State’s LGBTQ+ community

In 2004, Technician published a series of profiles that captured student perspectives on various election topics, including LGBTQ+ rights. Two decades later, the evolution of LGBTQ+ coverage and visibility on campus reflects broader societal changes and ongoing challenges. This article features comments from Dr. Paige Averett.

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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