Students

Apr 16, 2026

Scott J. Mills: Bringing Social Work to Social Innovation

Scott Mills, an undergraduate student in NC State’s School of Social Work, combines a passion for engineering and social work into innovative solutions.

Oct 20, 2025

Student Highlight: P. Thompson and B. Alvares Herrera

Two Master of Social Work (MSW) students at NC State, Piragio Thompson and Benicio Alvares Herrera, have been selected for the Council on Social Work Education’s (CSWE) Minority Fellowship Program (MFP)...

Jun 26, 2025

Undergraduate Highlight: Kianna Redetzke, Cherished Fellowship

Kianna Redetzke, BSW student at NC State, was recently selected for the SECU Public Fellows Program. This selection will support her work in...

Nov 12, 2024

Student Highlight: Isaac Carreno

From NC State Student Body Vice President to the office of the United States Vice President, Isaac Carreno aims to make an impact and address change at the macro level.

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…

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…

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.