Social Work

Jul 14, 2026

Professor Michelle H. Guarino Appointed to NC Governor’s Gang Prevention and Intervention Task Force

Professor Michelle Hodges Guarino has been appointed to North Carolina's Gang Prevention and Intervention Task Force, where she will serve as Chair of the Intervention Work Group.

Jul 7, 2026

Dr. Alan Ellis Appointed Executive Director and Head of the School of Social Work

The School of Social Work is pleased to announce Dr. Alan Ellis as the permanent Executive Director and Department Head, following his successful year of leadership in the interim position.

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.

Apr 16, 2026

Hannah Graham and CeErra Davis: Chipping the Barrier

Two NC State School of Social Work alumna return to their alma mater to make a positive impact on campus mental health.

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.