FSU College of Social Work

@FSU_SocialWork doctoral students Crim Sabuncu & Beth Okantey co-authored an article on religiosity's effect on the relationship between discrimination & mental health among Black & Latino people living with HIV with colleagues from @FSUCoM & FSU CPSHE. bit.ly/4lz3RBA

FSU will celebrate 2025 summer commencement on Aug. 1. FSU Trustee Jim Henderson and Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professor Pamela Keel will address the graduates. news.fsu.edu/news/universit…

With colleagues from @FSUCoM and the Center of Population Sciences for Health Empowerment, @FSU_SocialWork doctoral student Beth Okantey co-authored a study on how social work students are prepared to work with culturally diverse individuals. bit.ly/3IuSw7j

Are you a proud #FSUCSW alum who owns or leads a business or nonprofit? Apply now for Seminole 100! 🏆 This annual celebration recognizes the 100 fastest-growing businesses owned or led by FSU alumni. Applications are accepted until July 28. Learn more: seminole100.fsu.edu

@FSU_SocialWork faculty members Gashaye Tefera and John Mathias are exploring how foster youth in Florida experience and recover from hurricanes, funded by @FSUChildWelfare. bit.ly/40JcUrB

FSU study highlights importance of psychological resilience in aging and widowhood: news.fsu.edu/news/education… @FSUPepperCenter

FSU Center Launches Palm Beach County Exhibit to Elevate Mothers' Voices csw.fsu.edu/article/fsu-ce…

Highlighted in the Faculty & Staff Briefs this month are #FSUCSW faculty members Qiuchang (Katy) Cao, Gashaye Tefera, and Bruce Thyer, and doctoral students Rachel M. Harris, Jung H. Kim, Ponsiano Ngondwe, Beth Okantey, Crim Sabuncu, and Shelby Varol. bit.ly/3GgWSy3

Florida State University College of Law students played a pivotal role in the passing of a new law taking effect designed to combat human trafficking in public schools. House Bill 1237 mandates annual training for school personnel to help them recognize and respond to signs of…

O’Shea named FSU’s first Vice President for Student Academic Success: news.fsu.edu/news/universit…

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Deputy Secretary holds roundtable discussion with Florida State University student veterans: news.fsu.edu/news/universit…

Florida State University law students champion human trafficking bill: news.fsu.edu/news/business-…

Wishing you a safe and joyful 4th of July from #FSUCSW! 🇺🇸

@FSU_SocialWork faculty member Tanya Renn is leading a study on trauma-informed care for foster youth in Florida, adapting Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools (CBITS) for use in community-based group homes. bit.ly/4nrteqj

Applications are now open for the FSU Governmental Relations 2026 Legislative Internship Program! 🏛️ This highly sought after internship provides Florida State University students an opportunity to gain valuable, real-world experience in many aspects of Florida’s legislative…

Karen Oehme, Ann Perko, & Lyndi Bradley at the Institute for Trauma & Resilience Studies at @FSU_SocialWork coauthored an article on the development & outcomes of psychological resilience curricula for college students with peers from @FSUCCI & FSU RISE. bit.ly/3SJZSFJ

Join us in celebrating Dr. Elizabeth Curley. Dr. Curley successfully defended her dissertation titled, A Mixed-Methods Pilot RCT of INTER: Feasibility and Efficacy of a Program for Coparenting Alliance During Incarceration. Congratulations, Dr. Curley!

@FSU_SocialWork faculty and @FSUChildWelfare research staff Burcu Izci coauthored an article on early childhood teachers' science teaching belief-practice alignment with colleagues from @uidaho, @ballstatetc, and @Georgiancourt in Psychology. bit.ly/43E8LXO

‘Welcome FSU’ offers summer events and activities for new and returning students: news.fsu.edu/news/universit…

Join the @FSU_SocialWork team as an Academic Assessment Professional for our doctoral program. ➡️ Apply for the position at JOBS.FSU.EDU using Job ID 60450. Applications close June 30.