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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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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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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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Berkman Receives Two Awards at National Hospice and Palliative Care Conference
Congratulations to Professor and Palliative Care Fellowship Director Cathy Berkman, Ph.D., who received two awards from the Social Work Hospice and Palliative Care Network at its annual conference in April. Award #1: Award for Excellence in Teaching (primarily for developing the Palliative Care Fellowship and the two courses she introduced into the curriculum: Palliative Social Work; […]
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HPP Podcast: Dr. Jenn Lilly Discusses Effective Mental and Sexual Health Communication
Society can’t make progress on critical issues like mental and sexual health if those topics continue to be stigmatized. Luckily, social workers are uniquely positioned to research that stigma and how to blunt it, and implement solutions on the front lines. Graduate School of Social Service Assistant Professor Jenn Lilly, Ph.D., is doing just that. […]
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Her Migrant Hub Opens Cafe for Bronx Community
Empowering the community is social work at its best. On September 3, Her Migrant Hub (HMH)—a health care access project for NYC women asylum seekers—did just that. The organization opened its own café in the Bronx, Grounds Café, which will be operated by the women asylum seekers who live in the community. A Community-Focused Project […]
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Structural Barriers Limit Public Housing Residents’ Economic Mobility
GSS Assistant Professor Jenn Lilly, Ph.D., recently teamed up with GSS doctoral graduate Antoine Lovell, Ph.D., to conduct a study exploring the perspectives of emerging adults residing in public housing regarding their future opportunities and challenges, specifically focusing on workforce development programs as a mechanism for economic mobility. The study, titled “Exploring the Perspectives of […]
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Fordham GSS Hosts Integrated Behavioral Health Panel
On August 11, 2025, Fordham University’s Graduate School of Social Service (GSS) held an educational panel for Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) students discussing the diverse opportunities for social workers in Integrated Behavioral Health practice. IBH in Substance Abuse and Addiction Settings The panel began with a presentation from GSS Associate Dean for Academic Affairs […]
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Insight: How Are Clinicians Using AI?
As the world continues to grapple with the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and where it fits into the workforce, social work is no different. And while the US has seen recent regulatory movement concerning AI’s use in the mental health space—Illinois recently passed legislation prohibiting AI therapy in the state—the profession is still largely […]
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Wernick Receives 2025 Disability Manuscript Award from CSWE
The Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service congratulates Associate Professor Laura Wernick, Ph.D., who recently received the 2025 Disability Manuscript Award from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)! The Disability Manuscript Award recognizes scholarship that contributes to knowledge about disability; full participation of persons with disabilities; social, political, and economic issues related to […]
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