- LSU School of Social Work PhD Student DeKeitra Griffin Attends HIV Symposium at the White HousePhD student DeKeitra Griffin was honored with an invitation to the White House for the Enhancing the Lives of People with HIV: A Quality of Life Symposium on December 5, 2024
- LSU School of Social Work Hosts 2024 Conference on Holistic HealthLSU School of Social Work hosted its 2024 conference Impact & Innovation: An Integrative Approach to Holistic Health on October 17-18, 2024
- LSU Healthy Aging Research Center Receives $5 Million HRSA Grant for Dementia Care Training in Rural Areas | CHSELSU HARC received a second round of funding to continue their work in training dementia care workers in rural areas. Learn more about the group's efforts and hopes for the project.
- LSU Professor Emeritus Timothy Page Authors Book on Psychosocial Human DevelopmentTimothy Page, PhD, has authored a new book titled Psychosocial Theories of Human Behavior and Development: An Evolution of Big Ideas. He aims to educate students across the various helping professions with his latest publication.
- DeKeitra Griffin Invitation & ScholarshipPhD student DeKeitra Griffin receives Leadership Training Scholarship and Joins International Student Network
- Students Attend NASW Lobby DayLSU Social Work students attended NASW-LA Lobby Day at the Louisiana State Capitol
- LSU School of Social Work Trains Alumni and Community Social Workers to become Board Approved Clinical SupervisorsRecently, the LSU School of Social Work was able to assist in the continued successes of nearly 100 SSW alumni and community social workers from across the country after training them to become Board Approved Clinical Supervisors (BACS.)
- Dr. Ebony Williams Receives Outstanding New Professional Paper AwardLSU School of Social Work Assistant Professor Ebony Williams awarded Outstanding Student/New Professional Paper Award from the National Council on Family Relations
- Paula Davis Named Adoption Advocate of the YearLSU School of Social Work Field Education Liaison Paula Davis named the Louisiana Adoption Advocate of the Year
- Dr. Shawndaya Thrasher Receives Rising Star AwardDr. Shawndaya Thrasher Accepts Rising Star Award
- PhD Student SpotlightLSU School of Social Work PhD student Kennesha Smith selected for CSWE Policy Fellowship Program
- LSU School of Social Work Assistant Professor Jennifer Scott awarded grant for reducing disparities in disaster-related mental health burdenLSU School of Social Work Assistant Professor Jennifer Scott was awarded a grant of $999,992 to to adapt, deliver, and assess the efficacy of the adapted Resilience and Coping for the Healthcare Community (RCHC) intervention model.
- Two LSU SSW Doctoral Students Were Recognized as Poster Session Honorees at the Annual Gerontology Association MeetingTwo students studying under Dr. Lily Kim were recognized among 4,000 participants as poster session honorees during a recent gerontology association meeting.
- Michelle Livermore Named Director of LSU School of Social WorkThe LSU College of Human Sciences & Education named Michelle Livermore, LMSW, PhD, as director of the LSU School of Social Work. Livermore's appointment follows the culmination of a national search upon Dr. Pam Monroe, Lois Canulette & W. A. "Buster" Baker Memorial LSU Alumni Association Departmental Professor, announcing her retirement this year.
- MSW/MPH Dual Degree Open Houseunderstand the dual degree program at our open house
- Conversation with Colleen VerrettAlumni feature on Colleen Verrett
- Child and Family Studies Program Receives CFLE DesignationNCFR approved the Child and Family Studies Program for CFLE
- Extra with Emily GeorgePhD social work student shares her LSU story
- CFS 1062 Summer Course
- School of Social Work Celebrates Black History MonthDuring Black History Month, we highlight and celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of Black and African American citizens to our nation. We recognize that shining this spotlight is both appropriate and necessary as Black citizens have for too long been invisible, marginalized, and silenced in America.
- MSW Virtual Open House February 18We are hosting a virtual open house meeting on February 18 from 1-3 PM for anyone interested in applying and being a part of the Master of Social work program. We're ready to answer any questions you may have and discuss this awesome program with you! Come hang with us to get more information on all of our programs, how to apply, prerequisites, GRE/GPA requirements and more.
- LSU School of Social Work's MSW Program Receives National AccreditationThe Master of Social Work (MSW) program, of the LSU School of Social Work received accreditation from the Council on Social Work Education, or CSWE, valid through October 2028.
