students

Aug 1, 2016

Drawing from His Own Past, Student Aims to Help Others Fight Addiction

More than four years after arriving in Raleigh homeless and addicted to heroin, Jesse Bennett is clean. He’s married. He’s a father. He’s a college student. Pursuing a bachelor of social work at NC State, Bennett says his quest toward a diploma isn’t only about continuing his recovery. It’s about helping others.

May 10, 2016

Spring 2016 Graduation Ceremony Video and Photos

We would like to congratulate all of our Spring 2016 BSW and MSW Graduates on completing their degrees! Please use this link to view the video of our Spring 2016 graduation ceremony  

May 9, 2016

Masters Students Present Capstone Projects

On April 21, the Department of Social Work hosted a poster session in Caldwell Lounge.  Advanced-year social work students presented conference-style posters describing their year-long capstone projects, which included needs assessments and evaluations of social work interventions.  One student or group from each section of SW 590 delivered a podium presentation.  Podium presenters included Betsy…

Apr 21, 2016

NC State Department of Social Work Student Report: April 2016

Please use the link to view the April 2016 Student Report  Prepared by BSW Student Kelsey Beamer and MSW Candidate Jenna Horgan

Apr 20, 2016

Advanced-Year MSW students Present Research/Evaluation Findings at the 11th Annual Graduate Research Symposium

(Above) MSW student Leelynn Pinon (second from left) poses in front of her research poster with fellow MSW students.  On March 23, 2016, seven advanced-year MSW students presented their research/evaluation findings at the 11th Annual Graduate Research Symposium.  The following students presented individually during the Symposium: K. Leelynn Pinion, Patty Adams, Jasmin Ahluwalia. Group research presentation: Justine Tsao (team…

Apr 15, 2016

Social Work Student Athlete Feature

Congratulations to the 215 – 2016 NC State Cheerleading squad winning the NCA National Championship. Read the article about their win at the NC State Athletics Website!  Great job and GO PACK! (Below) BSW Student Edwin Maldonado at the NCA National Championship. Maldonado is a first year transfer student from Wake Technical Community College. This is…

Apr 7, 2016

Spring 2016 Admitted Students Reception

Photos from the The Department of Social Work admitted MSW students reception! Congratulations to all who have been accepted and Go Pack!

Mar 30, 2016

BSW Student Lorrinda Janik Writes Article for The New Social Worker Online

Read BSW Student Lorrinda Janik’s article now!

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

Feb 24, 2016

2016 Volunteer/Career Fair

On February 23rd, 2016 the Department of Social Work held our Annual Volunteer/Career Fair. A total of 15 agencies participated in the event held in Caldwell Hall. Students and faculty from various disciplines in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences were able to discuss and connect with agency representatives.  The Department of Social Work has myriad connections to…