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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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GSS Cohosts Annual Social Work Day at the United Nations Conference
On Friday, April 4, 2025, social workers, students, educators, and international delegates gathered at United Nations Headquarters in New York City to celebrate the Annual Social Work Day at the UN. Under the theme “Looking Back to Move Forward,” this year’s program reflected on the profession’s global legacy while exploring pathways to a just and […]
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Fordham’s Her Migrant Hub: Four Years of Empowering Women Asylum Seekers and Building Community
Forced migration is a complex and traumatic experience, particularly for women. They must navigate a new country, often without resources or support. For most, the experience is overwhelming. Addressing these complexities is nuanced and challenging, and it doesn’t seem to be getting easier anytime soon. However, there is a clear place to start: the need […]
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Celebrating 20 Years of Service to Fordham
Congratulations to our four GSS Community members who were honored at the University Convocation for celebrating 20 years of service to Fordham! The event was held on Sunday, March 9, at Fordham’s Law School. Professor G. Lawrence Farmer, Ph.D.; and Clinical Professor Rachelle Kammer, Ph.D. (third and fourth from left) were awarded the Bene Merenti Medal. […]
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Fordham MSW United Nations Interns Showcase International Social Work Skills
Fordham Graduate School of Social Service Professor Elaine Congress, D.S.W., presented with four Fordham Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) students last week at the Eastern Psychological Association conference in New York City. The title of the presentation was “Preparing Graduate Students for International Careers – Fordham University United Nations Placement,” and it detailed Fordham GSS’s […]
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Empowering Grandparent Caregivers In-Person and Virtually
Grandparents raising their grandchildren are continually challenged by their role and its accompanying stresses. Fordham Graduate School of Social Service Professor Carole Cox, Ph.D., has found that empowerment training—a practice focused on strengthening the parenting skills and social advocacy ability of grandparent caregivers—can help this population adapt to their demanding situations. Acknowledging this need, Cox […]
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Azhar Study on Gender Nonconformity Stigma in Pakistan Featured in Anniversary Collection
The Graduate School of Social Service congratulates Associate Professor Sameena Azhar, Ph.D., whose research was highlighted in the journal Cambridge Prisms Global Mental Health as one of 10 noteworthy articles in its 10th anniversary special collection. The article, “‘I would prefer to be dead than to live this way’: Lived experiences of stigma and discrimination […]
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Public Interest Technology Initiative Unveils the ComPITencies Project in Its Pilot Form, Paving the Way for Ethical Tech Education
Spearheaded by Fordham GSS Professor Lauri Goldkind, Ph.D., an interdisciplinary initiative at Fordham University is shaping the future of public interest technology (PIT). At a recent meeting, Goldkind and her collaborators unveiled a beta version of the nine competencies they’ve developed since the project began in November 2023. This ambitious framework is designed to prepare […]
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Addressing Discrimination Against Seriously Ill Transgender Patients
Seeking medical care is a vulnerable experience for many, but for transgender patients and their loved ones, it can be especially fraught with discrimination, neglect, and even abuse. A recent study published by Fordham GSS Professor Cathy Berkman, Ph.D., showcases the realities transgender patients face in palliative care settings and emphasizes the urgent need for […]
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The Unique Experience of Social Work Education in China
Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service Professor Winnie Kung, Ph.D., has published new research exploring social work education in China, its challenges, and its efforts to overcome them. The study, titled “Challenges to Theory-practice Integration of Social Work Education in China: Theory Learning” and published in the Asia Pacific Journal of Social Work and […]
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Farmer Named to the Class of 2025 SSWR Fellows
Congratulations to Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service Professor and Doctoral Program Director G. Lawrence Farmer, Ph.D., who was named to the Class of 2025 Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) Fellows! The SSWR said this about the Fellows in an official announcement: The Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) Fellows are […]
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