Melissa Pappas has shaped social welfare policy and workforce development. For her stalwart commitment to CSU, she has earned an Alumni Association Distinguished Award.
Jordan Brooks, instructor, is excited about the opportunity to teach in the School of Social Work at Colorado State University.
Five College of Health and Human Sciences alumni earn accolades from CSU’s Alumni Association. Discover the contributions and impact of Linda Meserve, Carol and Gene Vaughan, Melissa Pappas, and Ben Rainbolt, Jr.
The biomedical model of mental health care can arguably do more harm than good, says Arnold Cantu. His recent publication sets the stage for alternatives.
School of social work students seeks out viable options for various communities through research and dedication
Tiffany Jones is hoping to move the needle on racism in rural Colorado communities in her research on the development of racial consciousness and awareness about social inequalities.
Melissa Pappas (’85), founder and CEO of ATHENA Consulting, gave the inaugural CSU Leadership in Social Work Speaker Series keynote presentation. Pappas framed social work as an asset in the business world.
Sarah Fizer has been heavily involved in social justice groups since she first transferred to CSU to join the School of Social Work. She overcame mental health struggles and challenges around the COVID-19 pandemic to reach graduation.
Shiloh Dailey overcame challenges and built connections for advocacy in their path to a social work degree as a queer, disabled, non-traditional student parenting two young children through the pandemic.
Social Work grad Jenna Biedscheid is one of three students CSU is sending abroad as part of the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, the State Department’s flagship international exchange program.