MSU Social Work student and Children’s Advocacy Centers of Mississippi intern, Ty’Dajasha Hood, represented the program at the Mississippi Child Welfare Institute Conference on February 5, 2026. Ty’Dajasha engaged with professionals across the state to advocate for child safety and promote the Child Advocacy Studies (CAST) curriculum.
February 27, 2026
Dr. Nicole Rader has received her second national book award for Teaching Fear, an acclaimed study on how society shapes fear of crime. The honor underscores the book’s significant impact on research, teaching, and understanding victimization.
January 14, 2026
Social Work Program’s Jada Johnson (left) received the award for the Field Coordinator of the Year—Mississippi from Dr. Daniela Werner (right) at the 53rd Annual Alabama-Mississippi Social Work Education conference last week at Auburn University. Johnson was nominated by a colleague at another social work program in Mississippi, reflecting the recognition her commitment to field education receives beyond MSU.
October 3, 2025
