Social Work Student Success

Mar 31, 2017

NC State players use their spring break to do mission work in Kenya

Social Work student Airius Moore visited Kenya during his spring break  do complete mission work with a couple of his fellow student athletes. See the article here! 

Mar 6, 2017

Rising to New Heights – Jennifer Mathurin

The article below is quoted text from the original article written by The Campaign for NC State’s  Lisa Hall.  Use this link to view the original article.  February 13, 2017  |  Lisa Hall When Jennifer Mathurin arrived at NC State in 2013 as a freshman student-athlete, life on the basketball court proved to be a…

Mar 6, 2017

Vanessa Kamashara on Working for World Relief

The article below is quoted text from the original article written by OIED’s Austin Butler. Use this link to view the original article.  by Austin Butler Vanessa Kamashara is a senior in social work whose experiences guided her passion for working with the World Relief organization. We found out more about this busy student in…

Feb 8, 2017

Research Gives Social Work Student New Perspective

Katherine McCallister’s interest in social work is clear: “I want to help improve the communities I’m a part of,” she says. Through undergraduate research at NC State, she is able to do just that.

Jan 13, 2017

Student of the Month: Edwin Maldonado

Edwin Maldonado, a junior in Social Work, successfully combines academics and athletics as a Dean's List student on NC State's championship-winning cheerleading team. With a passion for helping others, he looks forward to obtaining a Master's in Social Work, and working with disabled populations.

Dec 13, 2016

Social Work Students Serve the Community

Each semester, Social Work students have the opportunity to serve their community in various ways. Dr. Fitzpatrick’s Hunger and Homelessness class  (SW 495) requires students to visit Healing Transitions, Oak City Outreach Center and CASA. This picture shows NC State basketball player, Pharoah McKever, interacting with one of the guests at the Oak City Outreach…

Dec 1, 2016

The Year in Pictures: Humanities and Social Sciences in 2016

Take a look back at some of our favorite stories (and photos) of the year.

Nov 14, 2016

New Vance DSS chief ready to ‘continue the good work’

By Miles Bates mbates@hendersondispatch.com Read original article here Krystal Harris is the new director of Vance County Department of Social Services. Harris comes to the department with 11 years of service with the Durham County Department of Social Services.

Sep 21, 2016

Social Work Alumna Presents Problems With Prison System

An NC State alumna presented in Talley Student Union on Monday evening “Why Prison is Personal and Political,” an event highlighting the impact of incarceration on women. The event was jointly hosted by the NC State Women’s Center and the Department of Social Work. Miea Walker, who has a master’s degree in social work from…

Aug 8, 2016

Fulbright Winner Headed to Mexico

One of seven NC State students to earn a competitive Fulbright grant this year, Emma Cathell will spend 9-10 months teaching English to students at a school or university in Mexico. Cathell's role will also include serving as a cultural ambassador for the United States.