NC State School of Social Work

08/18/2026

Join the FREE Hip Hop is Higher Ed Symposium on September 3, 2026 in Durham, NC at the American To***co Campus! See more details on their official website here: https://go.ncsu.edu/vzccusu

08/17/2026

Earlier this month, the NC State School of Social Work hosted a federal roundtable at NC State's James B. Hunt Jr. Library alongside Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Administrator Thomas Engels and North Carolina health care leaders to discuss how federally funded programs are expanding behavioral health access for children and families across the state.

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On August 3, 2026, local and national health care leaders gathered at NC State's James B. Hunt Jr. Library to discuss ongoing federally funded behavioral health programs in North Carolina.

07/14/2026

We are proud to share that Professor Michelle H. Guarino has been appointed to North Carolina's Gang Prevention and Intervention Task Force, where she will serve as Chair of the Intervention Work Group!

Established by Governor Josh Stein in August 2025, the task force brings together law enforcement, education leaders, mental health professionals, and community members to reduce the presence and impact of gang activity across the state, with a particular focus on keeping young people out of gangs.

Professor Guarino brings more than two decades of experience working alongside gang-involved youth, families, and communities to this role. We are incredibly proud to see her expertise shaping statewide solutions!

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Professor Michelle Hodges Guarino has been appointed to North Carolina's Gang Prevention and Intervention Task Force, where she will serve as Chair of the Intervention Work Group.

07/07/2026

The School of Social Work is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Alan Ellis as Executive Director and Department Head, following his successful year of leadership in the interim position.

He brings 30 years of professional experience to his new role, as well as a commitment to rigorous research and a visionary approach to social work education. Read more about his accomplishments and vision here:

The School of Social Work is pleased to announce Dr. Alan Ellis as the permanent Executive Director and Department Head, following his successful year of leadership in the interim position.

05/04/2026

We are so proud to share that two of our students have been named 2026 NASW-NC Equity and Inclusion Student Award recipients!

Congratulations to Juhi Dattani (MSW) and Alejandra Guerrero (BSW) for this well-deserved recognition. This award highlights students who demonstrate outstanding commitment to their communities, high academic achievement, and leadership in their social work practice.

Read the full press release here: https://go.ncsu.edu/l4abmju

04/20/2026

Earlier this month, four of our MSW students presented their research at the NC State Graduate Student Research Symposium!

Congratulations to April Davidson, Jenny Elander, Jaida Ellis, and Elle Thigpen for representing our school among nearly 200 graduate student presenters from across the university. We are proud of the scholarship these students bring to our program and to the field! 🐺

03/30/2026

Last week, over 60 students gathered for "Oh The Places You Can Go," a professional panel event celebrating Social Work Month!

Students had the opportunity to connect with representatives from 12 agencies and explore the many career pathways a social work degree can open, from school social work and child welfare to mental health, gerontology, juvenile justice, and so much more.

Thank you to all of the professionals and agencies who gave their time to make this event possible. Our students truly enjoyed it! 🐺

03/25/2026

There’s only a few hours left to make your mark on NC State’s Day of Giving! Don’t miss your chance to support the next generation of social workers and potentially win free social work merch. Support us here: https://go.ncsu.edu/sw-giving26

03/25/2026

We’re already over halfway through NC State’s Day of Giving! Thank you to our wonderful community for all the support thus far. You can champion social work education by making a gift here: https://go.ncsu.edu/sw-giving26

03/25/2026

Supporting social work education empowers students to make meaningful change for millions of Americans. Just ask Tishera Owens, MSW ‘26. On this NC State Day of Giving, consider making a gift for the next generation of social workers: https://go.ncsu.edu/sw-giving26