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Nov 6, 2017

Meeting Your Population Where They Are: North Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition

The North Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition (NCHRC) intends to help those affected by drug use in their current state. The organization utilizes, and advocates for, realistic and non-judgmental outreach to help those in need to make changes in their life. This includes hiring staff that are former clients of NCHRC, who are able to relate to the problems of those they are hoping to serve.

Aug 25, 2017

Study Abroad Trip Confirms Social Work Passion for First Generation Student, Deijah Barnes

Deijah Barnes is a senior majoring in social work. Barnes studied abroad in Botswana during the summer of 2017. Read her interview about her study abroad experience in Botswana and how it confirmed her passion for social work. What sparked your interest in studying abroad? Coming to NC State as a freshman, I never thought…

Aug 16, 2017

7 Students Receive Prestigious Boren, Gilman Awards

Seven Humanities and Social Sciences students recently earned prestigous scholarships to study overseas. 

May 3, 2017

PERSONAL #STATEMENT: JENNIFER MATHURIN

Click here to read 2017 Social Work BSW Graduate and women’s basketball player, Jennifer Mathurin’s Personal #Statement

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…

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 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 9, 2016

The Department of Social Work Hosts First Annual Homecoming Celebration

On Friday, October 28th, Department of Social Work at NC State held its First Annual Homecoming Celebration and Open House. The free event, which was hosted in the Atrium of the historic 1911 building and co-sponsored by the Social Work Advisory Board, included hors d’oeuvres and NC State’s famous Howling Cow Ice Cream. Those in…

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.