How is social work like swing dance? Both are “all about interacting with others and improvising in tough situations,” wrote Gwynteth Lyons in a Washington Square News story matching NYU schools with dance styles. Check it out at nyunews.com/arts/perform...
Supported by a $25K C+M Center grant, Dr. @dalemaglalang.bsky.social is building a chatbot to foster critical consciousness in Asian American LGBTQ+ youth. It aims to be an accessible, low-touch means of promoting social action and mental well-being. Learn more: socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2026/gr...
In a period of transition for health and human services, how can our child protection system retain strategies that work while innovating for the future?
Join us on April 29 for the 2026 Elliott Wesley Carten Memorial Lectureship.
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“How do we ensure that rapidly advancing technologies serve people, not the other way around?” asked Dean @drmikelindsey.bsky.social at our C+M Center’s annual AI Conference. That was the central question at the day-long event. Read our recap at socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2026/th....
From the pioneers of the past to the visionaries of today, we honor the women in social work who transform our communities and are committed to a future where every person can thrive.
March is #WomensHistoryMonth. Across every sector of society, women have exemplified this year’s theme, “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future.” This is particularly true in the social work profession, where women make up over 80% of the workforce.
While the “crisis of masculinity” dominates headlines, many overlook data suggesting young women are struggling more. In @faith-hill.bsky.social’s @theatlantic.com story on this disparity, Assoc Prof Sarah Narendorf argues well-being isn’t a zero-sum game. www.theatlantic.com/family/2026/....
Should a 3-week school absence trigger a CPS call? Dr. Jessica Chock-Goldman, MSW ’12/DSW ’21, tells NYTimes that many absences stem from challenges like homelessness & parental mental illness, not intentional neglect. School social workers are part of the solution. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/19/n...
“When you are an orphan in Uganda, you are taken care of by the extended family,” said endowed Prof & @nyumcsilver.bsky.social Faculty Director Fred Ssewamala, who knows that firsthand. Learn how he has dedicated his research to supporting those in similar circumstances: www.nyu.edu/about/news-p...
How do structural harm, trauma & systemic inequality shape the lives of young people & families impacted by the criminal legal system? Find out at our Evolving Justice Initiative’s book talk on “94A6325: Coming of Age in the Era of Mass Incarceration.” RSVP:
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Ilia Malinin’s performance during the men’s free skate at #MilanoCortina2026 is a powerful reminder of the mental toll of high-stakes competition. Check out NYU’s “Cool Course” dispatch on our sports social work elective. www.nyu.edu/about/news-p...
Happy Year of the Horse! We are inspired by the passion and dedication of our community. May this Fire Horse year bring bold strides and bright rewards for you and your loved ones.
“Just like the Silver School of Social Work, the @frickcollection.bsky.social is small but mighty,” writes Alessa Alluin in Washington Square News. Check out her column recommending museums NYU students should visit based on their school. nyunews.com/arts/visual/....
New research from PhD Candidate @moiyattu.bsky.social found that for many minoritized young adults with mental health challenges, family support isn't enough. She calls for new pathways for young people to build relationships in their communities. Read our story: socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2026/st...
Kick off #SocialWorkMonth with us on 2/27, 6:30-9pm at #NYU’s Hemmerdinger Hall. We’re bringing together NYU Silver students, faculty, alumni & social work professionals for a free evening combining professional development with intentional networking. cvent.me/wl7KZm.
NYU Silver’s Post-Master’s Certificate Program in using AI to Support Mental Health is an example of integrating AI tools with human oversight to improve mental health outcomes, writes Arush Chandna in @NYUNews. Read his guest essay. nyunews.com/opinion/gues...
NYU Silver research excellence was on display at #SSWR2026. Our scholars garnered national honors and contributed to more than 70 symposia, oral presentations, flash talks, posters, and other events. Read our recap & check out our photo gallery: socialwork.nyu.edu/news/2026/ny....
The program continues to this day, improving behavioral health care outcomes for all by providing specialized training & professional development for future clinicians & researchers. Learn more about Mr. Scott & his lasting impact at www.cswe.org/centers-init....
Mr. Scott was an Assistant Professor & Director of Admissions at NYU Silver before joining the @cswe.bsky.social in 1968. Highlights of his illustrious 17-year career at CSWE include the development of the Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) for master’s & doctoral students.
As we elevate Black excellence, resilience, and progress, we pay special homage to the Black scholars and practitioners who have advanced the social work profession. These include Carl A. Scott (1928–1986).
On this landmark 100th Anniversary of national Black history commemorations, we join in honoring the profound contributions of Black Americans across every sector of society.
#BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHistoryMonth2026
At least 8 New Yorkers, including several who were homeless, died in this week’s snowstorm & sub-freezing temperatures. Prof Deborah K. Padgett shared her research on why some homeless people resist the offer of a shelter bed, even in frigid weather.
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In remembrance, we stand against antisemitism and all other forms of hate. #WeRemember
Today marks the 20th anniversary of International Holocaust Remembrance Day and 81 years since the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. We join in honoring the memory of the six million Jews and the millions of other marginalized people murdered by the Nazi regime.
“Michael A. Lindsey has emerged as a central figure in redefining mental health," writes @cityandstateny.bsky.social in naming our Dean to the 2026 Trailblazers in Health Care. Congrats to Dean Lindsey for his tremendous impact & this much deserved recognition!
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Clinical treatment alone can’t fix the profound social injustices faced by those with schizophrenia. Asst Prof @ana-tf.bsky.social & Assoc Prof Jordan DeVylder co-authored a new call to action for social workers to lead the way toward more just, humane systems of care: doi.org/10.1080/1533...
We also look forward to celebrating Dr King’s legacy during NYU’s 21st annual #NYUMLKWeek, February 2-6, 2026. This year’s theme is “Futures Unbound.” Learn more at nyu.edu/mlkweek.
“We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope,” said Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in February 1968. This #MLKDay, we honor Dr. King and his call for perseverance in the face of ongoing struggles for justice and equality.
Congrats to #NYUSilverAlum Nataliya Yakovleva, BS ’01/MSW ’02, on being named CEO of @nychealthsystem.bsky.social’s Coler Nursing Home. She will now lead one of the nation’s largest public long-term care facilities. Learn more about Nataliya & her appointment: bit.ly/coler-ceo.
“NYU Silver prepared me for the real world,” says alum Dana Harsanyi, MSW ’15. As Head of Care Management at Hera, she’s using her social work expertise to help families navigate the complexities of caring for aging loved ones. Her story: socialwork.nyu.edu/profiles/dan...
