News

Mar 23, 2021

NC State School of Social Work Statement: March 23, 2021

The NC State School of Social Work campus community, alumni and friends are raising our collective voice against the deplorable racist incidents and the intolerance that have resulted in the loss of lives among Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.

Mar 8, 2021

Celebrating Social Work Month: Social Workers Are Essential

NC State School of Social Work Community, Happy Social Work Month! I hope each of you are healthy and well. During these most challenging times, I cannot say enough about how outstanding the efforts, commitment and dedication of the NC State School of Social Work faculty, staff and students have been over the past six…

Feb 17, 2021

Podcast: Sneakerheads

Qiana Cryer-Coupet, an assistant professor of social work, talks about what it means to be a sneakerhead and why the culture is still going strong.

Nov 23, 2020

Irang Kim Chosen as CSWE Minority Fellowship Program Fellow

Irang Kim, a MSW candidate at the NC State School of Social Work, is among those chosen to join the Council on Social Work Education's Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) for 2020-2021.

Nov 19, 2020

Dr. Karen Bullock Appointed to Executive Board of the North Carolina Serious Illness Coalition (NCSI)

The North Carolina Serious Illness Coalition is the evolution of the work done by the North Carolina Institute Of Medicine (NCIOM), which in partnership with agencies and organizations that provide care and advocacy around issues of aging, palliative care, hospice care, and long-term supports and services...

Oct 27, 2020

Drs. Sarah Ascienzo and Maura Nsonwu Appointed Center for New North Carolinians Fellows

Dr. Sarah Ascienzo, an Assistant Professor at the NC State School of Social Work, has been appointed as a Center for New North Carolinians (CNNC) Fellow for the 2020-2022 program and academic years.

Oct 20, 2020

Three Local Unsung Heroes Honored at Capital Caring Health’s 2020 Virtual Passion for Caring Gala

Sep 7, 2020

NC State Student Advocates for Voter Disability Rights

Kendall Gibbs, an MSW student at the NC State School of Social Work, is currently taking part in a lawsuit against the State of North Carolina regarding voter disability rights.

Sep 1, 2020

Study Highlights Keys to Helping Dads Be There for Kids When They Don’t Have Custody

A new study from NC State University and VCU highlights several factors that play key roles in determining the extent to which fathers who don’t have custody are involved in their children’s lives...

Jul 29, 2020

Summer Student Highlight: Aaron Quick, Winner of Verne LaMarr Lyons Memorial Scholarship

Aaron Quick, an incoming MSW candidate at NC State, has won the Verne LaMarr Lyons Memorial Scholarship. At the School of Social Work, Aaron will focus much of his research on LGBTQ+ youth of color and their associated mental health needs. Though his plans don't stop at research, Aaron hopes to translate this knowledge into a meaningful career path through practice and advocacy.