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Nov 14, 2019

A Passion for Families: Interview with La-Mine Perkins

La-Mine Perkins is a full-time NC State MSW student, full-time mom, and the Community Engagement Specialist at NC Child. Whether she is collecting stories from the community, leading NC Child’s Parent Advisory Council and Youth Advocacy Council (pictured above), or serving on Wake County’s Complete Census Count Committee, she is always making sure that families affected by public policy can make their voices heard.

Nov 11, 2019

Fall Faculty Highlight: Michelle Guarino, MSW, LCSW

Meet Professor Michelle Guarino, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker focused on gang affiliated/high-risk youth and faculty member for the NC State Department of Social Work.

Nov 7, 2019

International Experiences Come to Life at Think and Do in 2

Students shared their powerful global experiences during the annual storytelling competition, Think and Do in 2, on Monday night.

Oct 28, 2019

Dr. Karen Bullock to Moderate National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine Panel Discussion

Dr. Karen Bullock has been invited, by the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine, to moderate a panel during the Roundtable on Quality Care for People with Serious Illness.

Oct 25, 2019

HRSA Awards NC State Department of Social Work $2,242,725 to Address National Opioid Crisis through Workforce Expansion

The Health Resources and Services Administration has awarded the NC State Department of Social Work $1,343,963 to train and prepare students to become clinical social workers to combat opioid use disorders (OUD) and other substance use disorders (SUD).

Oct 4, 2019

12 New Minds on Campus: Featuring Social Work Faculty Member, Dr. Sarah Ascienzo

Every year, NC State welcomes a fresh crop of remarkable teachers and experts in their fields. Below, meet 12 of our 144 new faculty and researchers for 2019.

Sep 17, 2019

Featured Events for Fall 2019!

Our department will be hosting a number of events in the coming months. Let's take a moment to highlight just a few you'll want to attend!

Jul 12, 2019

BSW Student Breaks the Mold at Rural Works!

NC State Social Work student, Shira Wolf-Camplin, breaks the mold by working with the Kinston Public Services Rural Works! program.

Jul 2, 2019

Study Abroad 2019: Culture and Social Justice in Ghana, Pt. 1

Over the next several weeks, we will follow our students' journey across Ghana as they explore the country's rich culture and history. This will be part one in a multi-part series of blogs that have been written by our students throughout their travels.

May 17, 2019

Faculty & Staff Highlight – Spring 2019

Our faculty and staff work endlessly to ensure our students are provided with high quality and enriching educational experiences. Despite the immense amount of work they accomplish on a daily basis, much of it happens behind the scenes and is left unseen by most people. Today, we would like to reflect on the highlights of…