Ethelyn R. Strong School of Social Work - NSU

Ethelyn R. Strong School of Social Work - NSU

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Welcome to the Ethelyn R. Strong School of Social Work at Norfolk State University! Our mission: student success, social

We educate and empower future social work leaders through BSW, MSW, and PhD programs, field experiences, and community partnerships.

04/06/2026

Don’t forget to come out to the Majors Meeting held on zoom! The link to this meeting can be found in our bio in the linktree πŸ’šπŸ’›

03/25/2026

✨ Speaker Spotlight: Dr. Yvonne Chase ✨

We are proud to welcome Dr. Yvonne Chase, President of the National Association of Social Workers, to our Ethics Summit: Ethics in Action!

Dr. Chase is a professor at the University of Alaska Anchorage and earned her doctorate from Norfolk State University and her MSW from the Howard University School of Social Work.

Her leadership reaches far beyond the classroom β€” spanning national and international impact through NASW, the International Federation of Social Workers, and multiple boards dedicated to advancing the profession.

We’re excited for our students and community to learn from her knowledge, experience, and leadership!

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Ethics In Action is coming up soon. Which session would you attend?

03/20/2026

✨ Speaker Spotlight: Dr. Cora Jackson ✨

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Cora Jackson to our Ethics Summit: Ethics in Action!

With nearly 30 years of experience, Dr. Jackson has worked across mental health, child welfare, medical social work, school-based advocacy, and beyond β€” truly embodying what it means to be a well-rounded social worker.

πŸŽ“ BSW – Delta State University
πŸŽ“ MSW – Mississippi Valley State University
πŸŽ“ DSW – Tulane University

She currently serves as Core Faculty at Walden University and has dedicated over 15 years to community activism, mentorship, and uplifting future social workers.

We’re excited for our students and community to learn from her experience, insight, and leadership!

03/19/2026

✨ Social Work Month Student Voting ✨

Today is the last day!!

It’s time to show some love to the faculty and staff who make our School of Social Work community so special.

Stop by the Social Work Suite between March 16 – March 19 to vote for your favorites in our Faculty & Staff Superlative Awards!

Categories include:
⭐ Best Dressed
⭐ Best Office Vibes
⭐ Most Likely to Brighten a Room
⭐ Most Encouraging
⭐ Community Builder Award
⭐ Above & Beyond Award

πŸ—³οΈ Voting is in person and only takes a minute!
πŸ† Winners will be announced at our Faculty & Staff Appreciation Luncheon on March 20th.

Make sure your voice is counted and help us celebrate the people who support and uplift our social work community πŸ’™

03/16/2026

✨ Social Work Month Student Voting ✨

It’s time to show some love to the faculty and staff who make our School of Social Work community so special.

Stop by the Social Work Suite between March 16 – March 19 to vote for your favorites in our Faculty & Staff Superlative Awards!

Categories include:
⭐ Best Dressed
⭐ Best Office Vibes
⭐ Most Likely to Brighten a Room
⭐ Most Encouraging
⭐ Community Builder Award
⭐ Above & Beyond Award

πŸ—³οΈ Voting is in person and only takes a minute!
πŸ† Winners will be announced at our Faculty & Staff Appreciation Luncheon on March 20th.

Make sure your voice is counted and help us celebrate the people who support and uplift our social work community πŸ’™

03/10/2026

Be part of the conversation. πŸ’¬
Join our upcoming Panel Discussion to hear from professionals and gain real-world insight into Generational Trauma in Black Families
See you there! βœ¨πŸ’›πŸ’š

03/02/2026

Think you’ve got what it takes to represent Social Work students? πŸ‘πŸ’šβœ¨πŸ’›
Join us for Students vs. Faculty Family Feud and show off your teamwork and quick thinking!
Want to be a student representative?
Check the link in the bio!
Let the games begin! πŸŽ‰

03/01/2026

πŸ”° Happy Social Work Month πŸ”°

A message from our Dean!

02/27/2026

Save the date! πŸ’šπŸ’›βœ¨

Lunch & Learn! Please come out to our social work in rural area Lunch.

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πŸŒΏπŸ’š Spartans in the Community! πŸ’šπŸŒΏ

The Ethelyn R. Strong School of Social Work was proud to be represented at the Senior Wellness Forum hosted by Hampton University β€” an inspiring event centered on supporting older adults through nutrition, fitness, health, and overall wellness.

Representing our School were:
✨ Dr. Phillip Riddick
✨ Dr. Breshell Jackson-Nevels
✨ Mrs. Paris Holley
✨ Students Darius and Ronisha

Through engagement, learning, and partnership, our Spartans continue to show their commitment to service across generations.

We love seeing social work in action beyond the classroom! πŸ’›πŸ’š






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Norfolk, VA
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