Social Work

Mar 17, 2026

Social Work Faculty Win Best Poster at Fourth Annual Conference on Faculty Excellence

Drs. Ames, Francis, and Yoon tied for best poster at the Fourth Annual Conference on Faculty Excellence on March 5 in Talley Student Union.

Mar 2, 2026

NCDHHS, Coalition for Social Work and UNC System Celebrate Partnership to Address Social Worker Shortage

The NC Department of Health and Human Services, the University of North Carolina System, and the North Carolina Social Work Coalition on Workforce is excited to announce a new innovative partnership to address the shortage of social workers across North Carolina.

Dec 8, 2025

Lauren Clark: Spreading the Good News

Lauren Clark, NC State '20, recounts her personal experiences and professional strides in her journey to help others.

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)...

Sep 8, 2025

Professor Campbell Appointed to CSWE Women’s Council

Professor Crystal Campbell, BSW Practicum Coordinator at NC State, has been appointed as Co-Chair to the Council on the Role and Status of Women in Social Work Education (Women’s Council). This role, effective July 2025 through July 2026, positions Professor Campbell as a key leader within a national body dedicated to advancing the interests and…

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.

Aug 18, 2025

Dr. Intae Yoon Selected for 2025 Outstanding Teacher Award

Dr. Intae Yoon has been selected as a recipient of the Outstanding Teacher Award by NC State. This prestigious award recognizes excellence in teaching across all levels.

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...

Jun 24, 2025

Dr. Alan Ellis Appointed Interim Head

The School of Social Work is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Alan Ellis as Interim Head.

Jun 11, 2025

School of Social Work Leader Yarneccia D. Dyson to Take New Role

Yarneccia D. Dyson, the college’s executive director and head of the School of Social Work, is stepping down. She is taking a new position as dean at the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work...