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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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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! Aging Research, Education, […]
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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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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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