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The faculty at Fordham represents a broad spectrum of education and specialization in the social work field. They come to Fordham from all areas of the United States, including New York. Many are well-known experts in their areas, and all are involved in research projects, advancing theoretical perspectives and policy planning in agencies, communities, and government.
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GSS Endowed Chairs
Endowed Chairs are research pioneers. They are distinguished faculty members whose insights and explorations help propel the school and the profession forward. Endowed Chair positions allow these professors to closely work with students and enhance their educational experience.
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Goldkind Talks AI on NASW Podcast
We all know the AI-generated cat is out of the bag. What remains is how the profession will respond moving forward. This month on the NASW Social Work Talks Podcast, Dr. Goldkind spoke about the realities of AI’s implementation in social work. “[Goldkind invites listeners] to face the reality that technology and social work must […]
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Cox and Marlowe Release Teaching Guide Responding to Antisemitism in Social Work Education
Congratulations to Professor Carole Cox, Ph.D., and Clinical Professor Dana Marlowe, Ph.D., who have released this teaching guide in collaboration with the Council on Social Work Education! A brief description of the guide: “The Teaching Guide on Antisemitism in Social Work Education focuses on teaching about antisemitism in the social work classroom, offering strategies, context, […]
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Matthews Receives Grant to Compare Job Satisfaction and Turnover Intention Among Providers Employed in CCBHCs and CMHCs
Congratulations to Associate Professor Elizabeth Matthews, Ph.D., who received a new grant from the University of North Carolina Behavioral Health Workforce Research Center (UNC-BHWRC)! The work began this fall and will continue for one year. The UNC-BHWRC is a workforce development center supported by HRSA’s Behavioral Health Workforce Center grants. Matthews will serve as Co-PI […]
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Fordham GSS SSWR 2026 Contributions and Presentations
The Graduate School of Social Service would like to congratulate those on our faculty whose research is being presented at this year’s Society for Social Work and Research 29th Annual Conference in Seattle, Washington! Please see below for a full list of Fordham GSS presentations, and read more about the conference here! Good luck, everyone! Thursday, January 15, […]
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White-Ryan Research Named Honorable Mention for David A. Peterson Award
Research from Graduate School of Social Service Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Linda White-Ryan, Ph.D., was recently recognized as the Honorable Mention recipient for the David A. Peterson Award at this year’s Academy for Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE) Annual Scientific Meeting in Boston, MA. The award recognizes excellence in scholarship in academic gerontology and […]
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Phipps Named Distinguished Honoree of Westchester Senior Hall of Fame
The Fordham Graduate School of Social Service congratulates adjunct professor and Director of Program Development at the Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services, Colette Phipps, for being named a Distinguished Honoree at this year’s 43rd Annual Westchester County Senior Hall of Fame Awards Luncheon! Phipps has made—and continues to make—a significant contribution to […]
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Examining Latina Youth Mental Health Through an Arts-Based Project
New research from Assistant Professor Jenn Lilly, Ph.D., examines Latina mental health through an innovative, arts-based digital zine project—uncovering the nuances of how Latina young people use creative expression to assert their agency in matters of mental and sexual health, despite multi-level barriers. Additionally, the study offers practical implications for future health promotion. The article, titled […]
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Rahman-Tahir to Present at American Public Health Association Conference
Congratulations to Associate Professor Rahbel Rahman-Tahir, Ph.D., who will head down to Washington, D.C. next week to present three of her research papers at the American Public Health Association Annual Meeting & Expo! Her presentations will cover research that addresses issues of gender, domestic violence, and physical and emotional distress. Learn a bit more about […]
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Matthews Discusses AI and Mental Health at Fordham Responsible AI Symposium
Fordham GSS Associate Professor Elizabeth Matthews, Ph.D., served on a recent panel as part of Fordham University’s 2025 Symposium on Responsible AI, where she discussed the technology’s role in mental health services. Matthews served on the event’s Panel on Trustable AI, and her presentation was titled “From Possible to Principled: Building Trustworthy AI for Mental […]
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“AI is Now” and Shaping Policy, Health Care, Business, and Education, Says Expert Panel
Author Alan Wilson Watts said, “The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance,” (1915 – 1973). This is especially true in the technology space, where the speed of innovation can be overwhelming. It seems impossible to have a viable five-year plan when […]
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