Research-and-Engagement

Apr 26, 2016

Social Work Students Present at Undergraduate Research Symposium

On April 20th, 2016, students from many disciplines across campus presented their research at the 25th Annual NC State Spring Undergraduate Research Symposium. Several of the Department of Social Work’s BSW students also presented their research.  For more information about undergraduate research opportunities, please visit the Office of Undergraduate Research website. Please use this link…

Feb 28, 2016

MSW Candidates Present Department of Social Work Student Report

See attached for the Student Report… a collection of news from the department, faculty, NASW and student organization happenings put together by the Department of Social Work Advisory Board. Report was prepared by MSW Candidates Jenna Horgan and Elizabeth Patrick.  Report can be accessed here

Apr 9, 2015

Launch of the Behavioral Health Scholars Education and Training Program at the Department of Social Work at NC State

  The fall 2014 semester saw the launch of the Behavioral Health Scholars Education and Training (BHSET). The program, funded by a federal, three-year $1.1 million dollar grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), provides the Scholars with the opportunity to engage in intense education and training in preparation for careers working with…

Dec 15, 2014

Dr. Ellen Winston–Teacher, Professor, State Welfare Director and First U.S. Commissioner of Welfare (DHEW)

Wilma Peebles-Wilkins, former NC State Professor of Social Work and former Dean Emerita of Boston University School of Social Work, publishes article on Social Work pioneer, Dr. Ellen Winston.

Dec 10, 2014

Preparing the Next Generation of Mental Health Workers

Too many young people are at risk for mental health and substance abuse issues. And not enough trained professionals are there to help them, especially in rural areas. With a $1.1M grant, NC State’s Department of Social Work is launching a new workforce program to recruit and train the next generation of mental health professionals who work with young adults.

Oct 6, 2014

Department of Social Work Head Appointed to National Advisory Board

  The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) appoints Dr. Karen Bullock to the Advisory Board of the National Center for Gerontological Social Work Education. Funded by the John A. Hartford Foundation, the Center promotes gerontological competencies in undergraduate and graduate social work programs nationwide.  Their aim is to prepare a workforce of graduates that will…

Sep 15, 2014

NC State Department of Social Work Faculty Present at NASW

  NC State Department of Social Work Faculty Karen Bullock, PhD, LCSW, Jodi K. Hall, EdD, MSW, and Marcie Fisher-Borne, PhD, MSW, MPH recently presented at the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Annual Conference. Their presentation, “Courage, Hope, Leadership: A Social Justice Practice Perspective,” focused on social justice-based practice approaches. For more information about the 2014 NASW…

Jan 30, 2014

NC State University Faculty Member wins NASW-NC Advocacy Award

NC State Department of Social Work Faculty Member Professor Barbara Zelter Selected as NASW-NC Myrna Miller Wellons Advocacy Award Recipient! Congratulations! Read Article here!