MSW News

Aug 28, 2025

Introducing Two New Full-Time Faculty Members

We are excited to announce the arrival of two new faculty members to the School of Social Work, Drs. Antonio Garcia and Ebony Perez.

Nov 14, 2024

Taheem Thomas Selected As CSWE MFP Scholar

Taheem Thomas, current MSW Candidate at NC State, has been selected as a CSWE MFP scholar in the new cohort.

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…

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…

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…

Feb 13, 2024

Building Networks of Support: Survivor Link at NC State

Over the past year and a half, the NC State School of Social Work has collaborated with Americorps and a group of 13 universities to provide services to survivors of domestic violence, promote healthy relationships, and build capacity within agencies to respond to domestic violence. This program, known as Americorps Survivor Link, has had a…

Feb 12, 2024

Student Spotlight: Adrianna Fields Named 2024 NASW-NC Presidents’ Award Recipient

The National Association of Social Workers North Carolina Chapter (NASW-NC) has named Adrianna Fields as the recipient of the 2024 NASW-NC Presidents’ Award for Master of Social Work (MSW) students for the 2023-24 academic year.

Nov 30, 2023

Future Scholars Power Hour Brings Interest to MSW Program

What better way to learn about a program than from the students currently enrolled in it? That was the thought that sparked the idea for a new recruitment event at the SSW.

Nov 29, 2023

Nashia Whittenburg Appointed Lead for Strategic Initiatives, Community Engagement, and Well-Being

The School of Social Work is excited to share the appointment of Professor Nashia Whittenburg as the Lead for Strategic Initiatives, Community Engagement, and Well-Being. With over 20 years of higher education experience in student engagement, she has established a strong reputation as a dedicated professional with a specialization in transformational service and leadership. In…