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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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Goldkind Organizes Fordham’s Inaugural Public Interest Technology Gathering
Fordham Graduate School of Social Service Professor Lauri Goldkind, Ph.D., continues to lead the Public Interest Technology (PIT) effort at Fordham. Goldkind, who was awarded a 16-month, $178,000 grant from the 2023 PIT-UN Network Challenge for her project “Building Inclusive Public Interest Technology Learning Competencies,” has now organized Fordham’s first Public Interest Technology Gathering. She […]
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Our Aging Population Needs Social Workers
Although the media is dominated by topics surrounding Gen Z and the upcoming Gen Alpha, America’s population is getting older. According to a 2020 report by the Administration on Aging, 1 in 6 people (55.7 million) in the US is 65 or older. This is projected to increase to 80.8 million by 2040. However, resources […]
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Poverty’s Impact on Women and Girls—and What we can Do About It
On Friday, March 15, from 4–6 p.m. ET, the Graduate School of Social Service’s Institute for Women and Girls held a virtual conference between international stakeholders to discuss our actions to address worldwide problematic issues like food insecurity, mental health, and climate change. The event, titled “Small Actions, Huge Solutions: Reducing Poverty for women and […]
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The Future of Social Workers in Child Welfare
To a crowd of over 50 child welfare professionals, Fordham GSS Professor and Mary Ann Quaranta Chair for Social Justice for Children Shirley Gatenio Gabel, Ph.D., outlined the three main areas of children and family services that led to the formation of the social work profession: Social caseworkers Settlement house workers “Child saving” from orphanages, […]
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Goldkind Talks Generative AI and Social Work on The inSocialWork Podcast
ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Claude. It’s crazy how those words meant very different things to most of us just a few short years ago. Everything is becoming AI-centered, and it’s hard to keep up—both in the field and the classroom. How should social workers incorporate AI tools in their work? How should social work professors use […]
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Empowering Young Latinx Immigrants Through Digital Storytelling
A recent study by Fordham GSS Assistant Professor Jenn Lilly, Ph.D., explores how digital storytelling can support young Latinx immigrants (ages 18-24). This research investigated the impact of a program combining Participatory Video (PV) and narrative therapy practices. PV allows participants to create their own videos, fostering self-expression and exploration of their experiences. Narrative therapy […]
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The ‘Accidental Icon’ Reinvents Herself—Intentionally
You’ve probably seen former GSS Professor Lyn Slater, Ph.D., on social media. You may even follow her. Also known as the “Accidental Icon,” Slater created a fashion persona that amassed a 700K+ following on Instagram and features in The New York Times and Harpers’s Bazaar. It also earned her several brand partnerships and, most recently, […]
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Study Reveals How We Can Empower Community Health Workers
Community Health Workers (CHWs) keep communities healthy. Luckily, their numbers are growing—but how can society better meet their professional needs? New research from Fordham GSS Assistant Professor Rahbel Rahman, Ph.D., aimed to understand how to best support these vital health care providers. Through focus groups of executive directors and supervisors, Rahman’s research identified CHW strengths, […]
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What Influences the Mental Health Views of Latina Young People?
New research from Fordham GSS Assistant Professor Jenn Lilly, Ph.D., examines the factors influencing Latina young people’s mental health views, uncovering a novel theoretical construct in the process. The article, “‘I Learned to Bottle Up My Feelings From a Young Age’: A Narrative Analysis of Latina Young People’s Family Mental Health Socialization,” was published in Families […]
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Barriers to Participation in HIV Prevention Research and Services Among Sexual and Gender Minorites of Colour
In a recent research article titled “‘I am denied comfort and safety’: Barriers to participation in HIV prevention research and services among sexual and gender minorities of colour,” Fordham GSS Assistant Professor Sameena Azhar, Ph.D., explored the critical issues facing Sexual and Gender Minorities (SGM) individuals of color in accessing HIV prevention research and services. […]
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