Social Work News
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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.
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.
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.
Social Work Alumna Highlight: Sgt. Renae Lockhart, MSW
(Featured image, Sgt, Lockhart (right) with MSW intern at the Raleigh Police Department – North District) Sgt. Renae Lockhart, MSW, a graduate of the NC State Department of Social Work BSW (2002) and MSW (2011) programs was interviewed for our […]
Retired Faculty Honored at Brunch
Retired Humanities and Social Sciences faculty reconnected and reminisced on May 19 at a brunch honoring their service to the college.
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 […]
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 […]