04/06/2026
Donβt 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 ππ
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
Donβt 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 ππ
03/25/2026
β¨ Speaker Spotlight: Dr. Yvonne Chase β¨
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.
Weβre excited for our students and community to learn from her knowledge, experience, and leadership!
03/23/2026
Ethics In Action is coming up soon. Which session would you attend?
03/20/2026
β¨ Speaker Spotlight: Dr. Cora Jackson β¨
Weβre 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.
π BSW β Delta State University
π MSW β Mississippi Valley State University
π DSW β 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.
Weβre excited for our students and community to learn from her experience, insight, and leadership!
03/19/2026
β¨ Social Work Month Student Voting β¨
Today is the last day!!
Itβs 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 β March 19 to vote for your favorites in our Faculty & Staff Superlative Awards!
Categories include:
β Best Dressed
β Best Office Vibes
β Most Likely to Brighten a Room
β Most Encouraging
β Community Builder Award
β Above & Beyond Award
π³οΈ Voting is in person and only takes a minute!
π 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 π
03/16/2026
β¨ Social Work Month Student Voting β¨
Itβs 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 β March 19 to vote for your favorites in our Faculty & Staff Superlative Awards!
Categories include:
β Best Dressed
β Best Office Vibes
β Most Likely to Brighten a Room
β Most Encouraging
β Community Builder Award
β Above & Beyond Award
π³οΈ Voting is in person and only takes a minute!
π 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 π
03/10/2026
Be part of the conversation. π¬
Join our upcoming Panel Discussion to hear from professionals and gain real-world insight into Generational Trauma in Black Families
See you there! β¨ππ
03/02/2026
Think youβve got what it takes to represent Social Work students? ππβ¨π
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! π
π° Happy Social Work Month π°
A message from our Dean!
02/27/2026
Save the date! ππβ¨
Lunch & Learn! Please come out to our social work in rural area Lunch.
02/26/2026
πΏπ Spartans in the Community! ππΏ
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:
β¨ Dr. Phillip Riddick
β¨ Dr. Breshell Jackson-Nevels
β¨ Mrs. Paris Holley
β¨ 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! ππ