News

Jun 10, 2020

Social Workers Cannot Be Silent: Statement & Call to Action Against Racism & Race-Based Violence

We chose social work instead of another helping profession because of our professional value of social justice. Racial justice should be at the heart of social work practice.

Jun 4, 2020

NC State School of Social Work Statement: June 4, 2020

A statement from the NC State University School of Social Work faculty regarding recent events and the continued systemic discrimination that exists in our society.

May 8, 2020

Spring Faculty Highlight: Elisabeth Schelstraete

Elisabeth Schelstraete, a new lecturer at the NC State Department of Social Work, was born and raised in Lier, Belgium. Now living in Raleigh, North Carolina, she is excited to contribute to the Department and the social work profession.

May 8, 2020

Staff Corner – We’re Here for You

During these challenging times, the NC State School of Social Work staff is here to help! While they may not be in the office physically, our staff is working remotely to keep our school operating smoothly. Let's meet a few of our staff members and discuss their roles in assisting students currently.

May 6, 2020

Social Work Students Serve and Lead in the 2020 Orientations

Four students earning their Bachelor of Social Work degree will be Student Orientation Leaders this fall, making it the largest representation of our students in the Department's history.

May 4, 2020

NC State’s School of Social Work: Same Excellent Program, New Name

NC State’s Department of Social Work has changed its name: effective April 28, 2020, it is the School of Social Work.

Apr 27, 2020

COVID-19 and WakeMed Hospital – How Social Workers Are Making a Difference

Recently, Beth Villena (BSW '89 and Director of WakeMed's Rehabilitation Hospital) was featured in NC State's Humanities and Social Sciences "How I Think and Do" series. We followed up with her to discuss the regional impact COVID-19 has had on WakeMed Hospital in Raleigh, NC.

Mar 30, 2020

NC State Social Work Student Chosen to Attend National Conference for College Women Student Leaders

Alexis Jackson, an MSW student at NC State, has been selected by the Women’s Center to attend the National Conference for College Women Student Leaders (NCCWSL) at the University of Maryland.

Mar 23, 2020

Ramona Bullock-Johnson and Jazmine Thompson Chosen as Distinguished CSWE Fellows

Ramona Bullock-Johnson and Jazmine Thompson, both NC State MSW students, have been announced as recipients of the 2019-2020 Council on Social Work Education’s Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) Award!

Feb 19, 2020

How I Think and Do: Health Care Leader Beth Villena

What can you do with an NC State degree in social work? Ask Beth Villena (BSW ’89), director of the WakeMed Rehabilitation Hospital in Raleigh.